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by Bethany M. DunbarThe number of goat dairy

farms is increasing in Vermonteven as the number of cowdairies continues to decline. InJanuary 2004 there were1,343 cow dairies and 17 goatdairies. In 2012 there are 985

cow dairies and 26 goatdairies, according to theVermont Agency ofAgriculture.

Goat farms in the NortheastKingdom range from a smalloperation called theNorthwoods Goat, whoseowner milks one goat and sellsgoat soap on the Internet, to alarge 500-goat operation, andeverything in between. Evenwith a huge variety of optionsfor products from goats — andoptions for ways of marketingthose products — the halfdozen goat farmers inter-viewed for this article all saidit’s no easy way to make a liv-ing.

In fact, one of OrleansCounty’s largest goat dairyfarmers, Claude Roberge, whohas 500 dairy goats, said heloses money each month dueto the high cost of feed andfuel.

“It’s a lot more work than itis with cows,” he said.

Roberge used to have a cowdairy and has raised and soldvegetables with his sons. Hiscurrent award-winning goatdairy enterprise with hisdaughter is enjoyable in manyways, he said, and he loves thegoats — but the money isscarce.

“You have to have girls whocan do 2,000 pounds,” saysLaini Fondiller ofWestfield. “People in the goatindustry don’t put enoughvalue on the goat.”

Ms. Fondiller, who has had asuccessful goat farm andcheesemaking business since

1987, says the genetics of thegoats are critical for goatdairies. If the individual goatis not making 2,000 pounds ofmilk a year, the math justdoesn’t work out, she said.

Shirley Richardson inDanville has Spanish cash-

mere goats and raises themfor meat and fiber.

Richardson grew up on afarm, had a full career in edu-cation, and wanted to get backto her roots when she decidedto go into goat farming.

“I decided that I wanted todo something with animals,and cows were too big, andsheep were not curiousenough,” she said. “I found thecashmere goats and I fell inlove….They’re actually aSpanish meat goat.”

Richardson and her hus-band, Mike Smith, haveTannery Farm Cashmeres.They have 20 does, 37 kids,and two bucks. She sellsbreeding stock, meat, pelts,and fleece and figures theirfarm breaks even.

“I think that the meat part isdefinitely a way to add value,”she said. Goat dairy farmersshould consider selling somecull animals for meat as a wayto make ends meet, she sug-gested. Richardson works withother goat farmers to sell goatmeat under a label of VermontChevon.

Richardson believes that ifgoat farmers work together,there may be economies ofscale that could come intoplay and make raising meatgoats profitable. For example,a group of farmers might beable to get a better price forgrain by buying in bulk, andmight be able to work togetheron the slaughtering andbutchering end of it.

“We’re leaving too manygoats behind,” she said. “It’s

healthy, it’s available and weneed it in the system.”

Richardson has seenimprovement in the market forgoat meat. It was once consid-ered an ethnic specialty, butmore and more people andrestaurants are featuring it asan alternative local meat.

“There’s a lot of people inVermont now talking aboutgoat meat,” she said. “Healthylocal meat is very appealing.”

Shirley Richardson said theanimals are a joy to havearound, fun and cute, enter-taining, smart, easy to train.It’s hard for some folks tothink about them as meatwhen they seem like pets.“That’s one of the challengeswe have,” she said.

Frank Huard of Craftsburyis an award-winning goatdairy farmer who sells his milkdirectly to his customers. Heis a stay-at-home-father whotakes care of his two youngdaughters. His wife, Karen,does bookkeeping.

“I wanted to raise my daugh-ters and animals on a workingfarm,” he said.

Huard said he is the firstcertified tier-two goat farmerin Vermont, which means hegets lots of extra tests doneand can deliver the raw goatmilk to his customers. He hasbetween 50 and 75 raw goatmilk customers.

Three Orleans County goatdairies interviewed for thisarticle ship their milk toVermont Butter and CheeseCreamery in Websterville. Onefarmer said he is losing moneyon the proposition, the othertwo said they are paying thebills and coming out abouteven — and are pleased to beable to do that in the currenteconomy.

Marcel and Paula Masse ofCraftsbury have been shippingto the creamery for years.Paula Masse said she thinksthey are not making a lot ofmoney, but they are payingthe bills. “Making money ishard to say. We’re keepingafloat and that’s about all youcan ask,” she said. “I don’tthink there’s any type of agri-culture that you’re going to getrich at.” The Masses used tohave a cow dairy and didn’tneed to invest a lot in order toget into goat dairying, and thathas helped their financial pic-ture. She also said they feedday-old bread from a bakeryas a feed supplement, andthat has helped as well. Theystopped feeding it for a whileto see if it would make a differ-ence, and it did. Productiondropped off and the goats did-n’t seem as healthy, especiallytheir coats.

“Our goats don’t eat verymuch grain,” she said. TheMasses currently have 100head.

Joan Therrien of Newportsaid she and her husband aremilking 121 goats and haveonly been shipping milk forabout two years, so she does-n’t feel like an expert. It’s hardwork, she said, and they arebreaking even.

“As long as we’re not losingmoney,” she said. Everyonehas been hit by the downturnin the economy, she said.

Claude Roberge has beenshipping milk to the VermontButter and Cheese Creameryfor longer, and he used to milkcows. The Roberges increasedthe size of their goat herd inorder to be able to pay forhired help, but that didn’tsolve the problems. He saidwhen they first started dairy-ing with goats he was doingbetter financially, but the costof grain and fuel has gone updrastically since then.

“I’ve tried everything, andright now they’re eating cowgrain,” he said.

The creamery pays a differ-ent price for goat milk pro-duced in the off seasons, butit’s not very easy to convincegoats to come in heat whenthey don’t naturally, heexplained. There are methodsto do it, including changing

the light they see, but it’s com-plicated and doesn’t alwayswork.

Allison Hooper, one of thefounders of the VermontButter and Cheese Creamery,said she sets the price paid tofarmers based on the basicmarket price found inWisconsin and California plus10 percent. She said one ofthe problems she runs intowith setting prices is thatadding a penny per pound tothe price paid to farmers formilk adds 20 cents to the costof a pound of cheese.

“Our products are pricedhigher than our competition,”she said, “probably about 15percent.”

The goat cheese business isgrowing, she said, and hercompany sells $15 millionworth of award-winningcheeses a year. She would liketo get all her creamery’s goatmilk from Vermont, but so farhasn’t been able to comeclose.

One goal Hooper has is toattract private investors whomight want to buy a farm andlease it to a new farmer, withthe idea that the new farmerwill eventually be able to buyit and keep it in farming.

To read more details regard-ing starting a goat farmingoperation, watch for nextweek’s issue of Country Folks.

Goats are not a get-rich-quick scheme

Mabel Huard of Craftsbury with one of her family’s goats.Photos by Bethany M. Dunbar

Shirley Richardson and Mike Smith of Danville raise Spanish meatgoats, which produce meat and cashmere fiber.

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• Increased likelihood of accumulat-ing more than 2 tons of dry matter peracre by mid-May. This material canmake excellent (and inexpensive) feedfor various classes of livestock includ-ing lactating dairy cows.

• If you are planting rye or triticalesolely as a cover crop, the increasedbiomass associated with timely plant-ing will scavenge far more nitrogenthan a crop that is planted late.

• Spring soils are typically very wet;dense stands of cover crop plantsoften help dry out the soils in the fieldso that corn can be planted sooner.

• Living roots growing in the soil inthe early spring will increase soilquality.

• When the ground is covered by liv-ing cover plant material, less soil islost from the field.

Research done in Vermont and else-where clearly demonstrates that ryeand triticale are even more sensitiveto planting date than corn. Thismakes sense, given that fall days getprogressively cooler and shorter andthe plants have a short window inwhich to establish root systems, storeenergy, and physiologically prepare

for a long winter. If you often haveyour eyes on the fields as you travelaround the Northeast, you have prob-ably observed cover crops (especiallyrye) that are so small going into win-ter that you wonder if they are evengoing to function as a cover crop. Youare right to wonder. While rye almostalways survives, a thin stand of weakrye plants is hardly worth having as acover crop, much less a potential hay-lage crop. Given that the root mass isapproximately equal to the topgrowth,the services that late-planted covercrops offer are negligible compared tothose planted on time. Small rye,wheat, and triticale plants with tinyroot systems tend to heave easily (onsome soils more than others) duringthe freeze-thaw cycles of late-winterand early-spring. While heavingrarely causes whole stands of ryeplants to die altogether, most farmershave all observed fields where thecover crop seems to take forever to‘wake up.’ In these situations, theroots can be so badly damaged takesa lot of time to re-establish a func-tional root system to get going again.

Planting dates: Long-term researchto determine ideal planting dates andassociated yield penalties for deviat-ing from them has not been done.Short term research and principlesextrapolated from other regions sug-gest that ideal planting dates shouldallow between 530 and 960 growingdegrees (GDD, base 32) to accumulate

before it is effectively too cold to accu-mulate growing degree days. In theSt. Johnsbury, VT area, this equatesto an optimal planting window ofSept. 15 through Oct. 5 in an averageyear, understanding that we have wildenvironmental swings away from‘average’ in any given year. Researchdone by Heather Darby and the NWVT Crops Team in 2010 demonstratesthat the ideal planting date for a givenyear can deviate from the stated aver-age by a wide margin (Table 3). In2010 the planting date associatedwith highest yields was Sept. 6 andthat there was an apparent penalty of2,800 lb/ac of DM for planting just aweek later! While significantly laterplanting dates would often be equiva-lent to a Sept. 6 planting date, thisstudy clearly demonstrates the impor-tance of planting date.

Table 3 is from Cover Crop PlantingDate x Seeding Rate Trial Report(Darby, 2010): www.uvm.edu/exten-

s i o n / c r o p s o i l / w p -content/uploads/CC-Planting-Date-x-Seeding-Rate.pdf

Planting Depth and Seeding RateIdeally, seeds should be planted at

least 1” deep and up to 2” deep if youneed to go that far to get to adequatemoisture for germination. While lowerseeding rates can suffice, a seedingrate of 120 pounds per acre is recom-mended if you intend to harvest thecrop for livestock feed. Somewhatlower seeding rates can work if:

• Planting is done early• Soil moisture levels are adequate

for immediate germination• Seed-soil contact is excellent (i.e.,

drilled instead of broadcast seed)• You are planting the crop just for

a cover crop and you don’t mind sac-rificing some biomass accumulation ifit saves you some money.

Higher seeding rates will be oftenneeded if you plant after about Oct. 5,if you are planting into suboptimalsoil conditions, or if the seed is beingbroadcast.

If you plan to plant a cover crop,whether you intend to harvest it ornot, you should get it planted as soonas possible. Realizing that choppingcorn is your top priority, it takes onlya moment to make a call to order therye/triticale seed. While triticale seedis difficult to find, rye seed is locallyavailable.

When to Harvest as HaylageAs with all haylage crops, the qual-

ity of the rye or triticale haylage willdepend on the stage of maturity atharvest.

For more information about usingtriticale and rye as a dual purpose(cover and haylage) crops, visit:

Fall Rye for Silage or Grazinghttp://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/eng-lish/crops/facts/fallrye.htm

Winter Triticale Forage (CornellFact Sheet 56): http://nmsp.cals.cor-nell.edu/publications/factsheets/factsheet56.pdf

High Yielding Winter Triticalewww.ccerensselaer.org/Libraries/Ag/HighYieldingWinterTriticale.sflb

Managing Cover Crops Profitablyw w w . s a r e . o r g / L e a r n i n g -Center/Books/Managing-Cover -Crops-Profitably-3rd-Edition Specificinformation about rye can be foundon page 98 of this downloadable pub-lication.

Benefits of early planting of cereal rye or triticale after corn silage harvest

Rye can be an unpredictable cover crop. It is even thinner than normal this year.Photo courtesy of Daniel Hudson

Daniel Hudson

Agronomist,UVM Extension

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by George Looby, DVMThe wailing of sirens and torrential

downpours were the features of theopening day of the 38th AnnualSummer Conference of the NortheastOrganic Farming AssociationConference on Friday, Aug.19. Rainhad been coming down in the prover-bial buckets when those visiting theexhibit tents were greeted with thesound of campus-wide sirens andattendants literally chasing folks out ofthe exhibit tents directing them to takeshelter in the basement of the nearestdormitory. This was the real thing,with tornado warnings in Amherst,MA.

Thus began the annual SummerConference of NOFA, held on the cam-pus of the University of Massachusettsin Amherst. Each year the scope of theconference expands with ever-increas-ing attendance and diversity and depthof the subject matter offered to thoseregistered. There were two outstandingkeynote speakers. On Friday eveningCongresswoman Chellie Pingree ofMaine addressed the attendees. As amember of the House AgricultureCommittee, she represents the inter-

ests and concerns of small farmersand consumers. In 2011 she intro-duced legislation entitled the Localfarms, Food and Jobs Act, a compre-hensive package of reforms that willexpand opportunities for local andregional farmers and increase con-sumer access to healthy foods.

Saturday’s keynote address wasgiven by Jeffrey M. Smith, Director ofthe Institute for ResponsibleTechnology and author of “GeneticRoulette: The Documented HealthRisks of Genetically EngineeredFoods,” the authoritative work on GMOhealth dangers. His work links GMO’sin our food to toxic and allergic reac-tions, infertility, and damage to virtu-ally every internal organ studied in labanimals. His research documents howbiotech companies continue to misleadlegislators and safety officials to putthe health of society at risk and theenvironment in peril.

There were concurrent programs forboth children and teenagers, eachgeared to meet the interests of bothgroups. Among the offerings for theyounger set were workshops relating tobutter making, rabbit raising, organic

pizza and raising chickens, among oth-ers. For the older kids, there were ses-sions covering many topics includingbeginning filmmaking, exploring col-lege options in sustainability, andwalking with goats.

Two tents were filled with exhibitorsproviding a wide range of informationon almost any subject. In additionmany vendors had individual tents setup on the outside to explain, demon-strate or offer for sale their particularproduct or service. Among those whohad displays were federal and stateagencies, seed companies, agriculturalcolleges, insurance companies, solarpower companies, book offerings, andmany, many others. The variety, scopeand depth of the multiple lectures andworkshops going on at any one timemade making choices very difficultunless one was focused on one verynarrow area of interest. There wassomething for everyone and it was to

the credit of the organizers that theybroke out the workshops by category,which made the selection processsomewhat easier. Subject matterincluded but was not limited to: alter-native energy, animal power, farm eco-nomics and management, farming andthe community, food and the family,food and farm education, food preser-vation and cooking, garden, green-house, herbs, land care, nutrition andhealth, politics and policy, practicalskills, and soils and fertility.

While targeting those with a stronginterest in the organic side of agricul-ture, this meeting is one that shouldbe on everyone’s calendar. First fordeveloping an appreciation for alterna-tive viewpoints and in addition there isa strong likelihood that there will bemore than one application presentedthat even the most conventional oper-ator can put into practice in his or herown operation.

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The 38th Annual NOFA Summer Conference

Cover photo by Bethany M. DunbarHilary Elmer holds Briar Rose, a female kid who is going

to be raised to produce milk for the family. Japheth, a wether she keeps as company for her buck, makes sure he

will get in the picture, too.

by Gail Lapierre, Vermont AgrAbilityProject Outreach Specialist, University ofVermont Extension

Silo-filler’s disease, caused by expo-sure to silo gas, is a real risk to farm-ers this year due to the dry weather.Although New England has been fortu-nate to have not had the drought con-ditions that the Midwest has suffered,it has been dry enough to increasenitrates in corn. These high nitrate lev-els mean a greater potential for silo gasto form from fresh stored silage.

Workers can be exposed to silo gasaround horizontal silos and baggedsilage as well as in upright silos.Inhaling even a small amount canresult in serious, permanent or fatallung injury. Luckily, the disease can beprevented through proper work prac-tices.

What is Silo Gas?In a dry year, there will be increased

nitrates in the corn. Within a fewhours of ensiling, fermentation begins.Some bacteria use the nitrates in thecorn instead of oxygen for fermenta-tion, forming nitric oxide, a non-lethalgas.

This gas combines with oxygen inthe air, producing nitrogen dioxide(N02), which is heavier than air and

toxic to humans and animals. It has ayellowish-reddish-brown color and ableach-like smell. However, with somany odors around the farm, farmersshould not rely on odor alone to alertthem to its presence.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) also is formed

in the process but not often to lethallevels. Silo gas — the combination ofNO2 and CO2 — forms within a few

hours of ensiling and continues to beformed for up to three weeks after thelast silage is added to the silo.

Silo-filler’s disease results fromexposure to silo gas. The NO2 com-

bines with water in the lungs andforms nitric acid, which is very corro-sive. Once exposed to the gas, a personcan become helpless in as little as twoto three minutes.

Symptoms of silo-filler’s disease

include coughing, burning, shortnessof breath, chills, fever, headache, nau-sea and vomiting. Symptoms may takefrom three to 30 hours to develop aftermild exposure to silo gas. The slow,progressive inflammation of the lungscauses a buildup of fluid in the lungs,which often is fatal.

Relapses often occur in two to sixweeks. The second occurrence may bemilder or more severe than the firstepisode.

Prevention starts in the field. Thehighest level of nitrates in the cornplant is in the lowest part of the stalk.To reduce the nitrate level in foragesfor silage, farmers should raise thecutter bar when harvesting, leaving 10to 12 inches of stalk in the field.

Other tips include:• Cover bunkers and piles immedi-

ately after harvesting.• Stay out of an upright silo for at

least three weeks after filling.• Always ventilate the silo room.

Open windows and the door to the out-side for at least three weeks after fillingthe silo but keep the door between thebarn and the silo room closed for thatsame time period.

• Don’t open the plastic of a silagebag or bunk/pile cover for at leastthree weeks after ensiling.

• Do not puncture bubbles that mayappear in the plastic wrap.

• Think about where NO2 gas may

drift from horizontal silos, piles andsilage bags. The gas is heavier than airand may collect in low areas or build-ings, good areas to avoid.

Anyone exposed to silo gas shouldsee a doctor immediately. Remember,this can be fatal.

In addition, high nitrates in corn cancause health issues with livestock.Before feeding, farmers should workwith their feed dealer and have thecorn tested. The University ofVermont’s Agricultural andEnvironmental Testing Lab will donitrate testing for $10 per sample. Forinformation on submitting a sample,visit http://pss.uvm.edu/ag_testing orcall 802-656-3030.

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by Sanne Kure-JensenOnce a meal of necessity, common

among rural and depression-strickenfamilies, rabbit is now back at premi-um restaurants. Grass-fed, pastureraised rabbits grace menus at high-end, trendy restaurants like Gracie’s,Local 121 and Waterman Grille inProvidence, RI. You can also find rab-bit at the Thames Street Kitchen andthe Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI andthe Oyster Club in Mystic, CT.

Patrick Beck is owner of NewEngland Grass Fed. A former land-scape architect and grass-fed beefsalesperson, Beck has wanted to raisemeat rabbits since he was 14. He start-ed a business raising and selling rab-bits two years ago. During the summerof 2012, Beck was selling six to twentyrabbits per week to Rhode Island andConnecticut chefs.

Beck’s Silver Fox rabbits are natu-rally pasture-raised and are not fedantibiotics or artificial hormones.

In order to grow the business, Beckknew he would have to transition intomass-production, factory-farmingtechniques or work with contractgrowers. With a company motto of“Respecting the Protein,” Beck couldnot switch to factory farming, stackedcages and mass production.Gradually, he has developed a networkof families who raise up to six pens ofrabbits in their yards or at their farms.

Pens and Space NeedsNew England Grass Fed rabbits

spend their whole lives on-pasture.Portable pens, loosely modeled afterchicken tractors, are moved daily tofresh grass or forage. Pens have 2x4inch mesh on the bottoms and 1 inchchicken wire for the triangular sides.Plywood roof covers offer shade andopen wide for better ventilation.

Pens rest on the ground, not up inthe air, helping pasture-raised rabbitshave healthy feet compared to elevatedcaged rabbits that often develop foot

sores.It is important to use a 30-day rota-

tion, and with 3x10 pens, the averagerabbit farmer needs just less than1,000 square feet per pen. Shaded

sites protect the rabbitsfrom summer heat butwill yield less grass, soBeck recommends sup-plemental feeding withother greens.

FoodHousehold garden left-

overs like kale, chard,broccoli, lettuce and car-rot tops quickly disap-pear. Many growers havechildren who learn to col-lect rabbit “candy.” Thesetreats include goldenrod,plantain, mullein, roseclippings, cornhusks,apple branches andQueen Anne’s lace.

Rabbit BreedsBeck prefers a heritage

breed called Silver Foxrabbits first developed in1920 as a cross betweenChampagne d’Argent anda self-colored CheckeredGiant.

Beck’s supplier is WillMorrow of WhitmoreFarm in Emmitsburg,

MD. Beck chose Silver Fox for theirvigor and health. They have thinnerbones than many common breeds,yielding more meat per animal butthey often have fewer babies, or kits.Their superior mothering, nursingability and nurturing instincts meankits are more likely to thrive to maturi-ty. Silver Fox rabbits have large, fur-covered feet so they are not botheredby winter cold.

Dark or black rabbits “shake” whenit gets hot. On hot summer days, hostfarmers place ice blocks or frozen

water bottles in the pens for the rab-bits to rest against to stay cool.

Life CycleRabbits have a short cycle compared

to many protein sources. A female rab-bit or doe gestates for 30 days thennurses her kits for about six weeks.The weaned kits move to a grow-outpen. While some breeders start thecycle again right away, Beck allows hisdoes two weeks rest before breeding.Each breeding doe will have about fourlitters per year, totaling about 25 kits.Rabbits can live up to eight years.Breeding rabbits need to be eightmonths old or at least eight poundsbefore their first cycle.

When rabbits are sixteen weeks oldand weigh about 5.5-6 pounds, theyare ready for harvesting.A dressed rabbit yieldsabout three pounds ofmeat.

Homestead, BackyardProduction

Raising rabbits is agreat way for a “live-offthe land” or diversifiedfarmer to raise proteininexpensively for theirown use or for sale.Family members learnwhere their proteincomes from. Operationshave low entry costs aspens, food dishes andwater bottles can utilizerecycled materials. Saveon mowing by feedingrabbits grass, gardenextras and weeds. Becksaid, “This is a greatenterprise for enrich-ment, but not for makingone rich.”

Why Grass Fed? Grass-fed meat is

heart-healthy with highlevels of nutritious

unsaturated fats, low levels of “bad’”fats and can be grown without theantibiotics that so many corn-fed ani-mals receive. Compared to traditional-ly raised meats, grass-fed meats havebetween two and four times moreOmega 3, three to five times more CLA(Conjugated Linoleic Acid) as well asfour times more Vitamin A, BetaCarotene and Vitamin E.

Beck plans to develop a programwith Rhode Island 4-H students toraise grass-fed rabbits. He will buyback harvest-weight rabbits. Studentswill be able to join Beck in restaurantkitchens and learn how chefs preparerabbit-based meals.

New England Grass Fed rabbits areprocessed at the USDA-approved,Westerly Meat Packing Company. NewEngland Grass Fed sells meats to thepublic at the South Kingstown andWickford Farmers Markets.

Beck is working to grow his salesand expand contract growing intoadjacent states.

Great Family PetsRaising rabbits is a great outdoor pet

solution for families with allergies orasthma. While the families workingwith New England Grass Fed under-stand that most of the rabbits they areraising will not celebrate a birthday,these families have at least one breed-er rabbit that will stay with them foryears.

The young rabbit farmers remindedeveryone to wash hands after pettingthe rabbits (before eating).

New England Grass Fed also growstop-quality 100 percent grass-fed beefon contract pasture. Beck marketsfree-range organic pork from TheMission Farm in South Kingstown, RIand lamb from Bally Duff Farm inChepachet, RI. For more information,visit www.newenglandgrassfed.com,email Patrick Beck at pat@neweng-landgrassfed.com or call 401-230-4027.

Rabbits are back, trendy and profitable according to New England Grass Fed

Cole, Chad with “Lady,” a Silver Fox doe and Allana withone of their chickens. The Trombley family raises rabbitsfor New England Grass Fed.

Patrick Beck, owner of New England Grass Fed, Brian,Naomi with “Pogie” a Silver Fox buck. “Mr. Kitty” lookson. The Marvelle-Smythe family raises six pens of rab-bits for New England Grass Fed.

Naomi and Brian hold one of the Silver Fox kits they raise in pasture pens for NewEngland Grass Fed. Kits grow to market weight of 5.5 pounds in about 16 weeks.

Photos by Sanne Kure-Jensen

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Tuesday (yesterday asI write), I delivered thebalance of a ton-and-a-half order of winterwheat seed to a CentralNew York farmer. Threeweeks ago he had or-dered that amount ofwinter rye grain seed, inorder to plant a covercrop on some groundthat would have its cornchopped shortly after La-bor Day. Just prior to hisorder, I had picked up,and delivered 650pounds of rye seed to an-other farmer, leaving myseed supplier with atleast ten tons of 2012 ryeharvest in inventory.When I wanted to placethe 60 plus bag order, Iwas told that someonehad just purchased allten tons of rye seed. Mycost on that rye seed onthat earlier small orderhad been $13 per 50pound bag.

I asked my supplier ifshe could source morerye seed. She had al-ready checked out thatoption, but that it wouldcost me about $19 perbag, and she didn’t knowwhen that would comein. So I asked her abouttriticale, as a plan C. Shedid some homework, andsaid there had been arun on domestic triticale,and that seed wouldhave to come out ofCanada, and that shewould have to charge meabout $25 per bag. So Itold my Central NewYork customer that Iwould try to get theCanadian triticale forhim but I didn’t knowwhen it would come in. Ididn’t tell him that itwould likely cost twice asmuch as my original ryeseed quote, but did tellhim that getting the stuffthrough border customscould be a challenge. Thebigger issue with theCanadian seed is thatwestern Canada appearsto be getting the rainwhich the U.S. grain beltwas cheated out of allsummer; i.e., they havethe crop, but they can’tget in the fields. (Actual-ly, I don’t know wherethe Canadian rain camefrom... but they got too

much of it.) Plan D emerged. Turns

out that my supplier andher husband grow a lotof wheat (which I knew),in addition to corn, soy,sunflower, and barley.Her winter wheat inven-tory was about 100 tons.I explained to my cus-tomer this third optionabout two weeks ago,and got his okay to bringhim wheat, which I fin-ished delivering yester-day. He plans to get thewheat planted within aday or two, and it lookslike weather is cooperat-ing. (Good news: thewheat cost less than theoriginal rye quote.) Al-though the Northeastclearly isn’t as drought-stricken as the country’sgrain-belt regions, manyof the area’s farmers,particularly dairy, areconcerned about winterfeed inventories. Wheregrazing is the centralpart of the feed program,rain-starved pastureshave often forced thepremature feeding ofstored feeds. These feeds

had been previously allo-cated for the off-pasturecold weather periods.Even dairymen using lit-tle or no pasture expectthat reduced hay yieldswill cause forage short-ages late next winter andearly spring.

A little more abouttriticale. A unique hy-brid of the wheat genus(Triticum) and rye genus(Secale) was first bred inEurope a little over acentury ago; the result-ing new genus is calledTriticosecale, shortened(by non-scientists) totriticale. Triticale com-bines the high yield po-tential and good grainquality of wheat, withthe disease resistence,weed suppression, andenvironmental toleranceof rye. Only recently hasit been developed into acommercially viablecrop, grown mostly forforage. When crossingwheat and rye, wheat isthe female parent andrye is the male parent(pollen donor). The re-sulting hybrid is sterile,and must be treatedwith a type of drug tomake it reproduce.

Triticale has much ofthe weed suppression(allelopathy) trait of itsdaddy, rye. One thingthat amazes me about

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Crop Commentsby Paris Reidhead

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

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this relatively new cropis how little of it is plant-ed in the U.S. The pri-mary producers of triti-cale are Poland, Ger-

many, France, Belarus,and Australia. In 2009,approximately 15 milliontons were harvested in29 countries across the

world. The tenth largesttriticale producer global-ly was Denmark withabout 1.5 million tons.(The U.S. ranks some-

where behind Denmark,a country with an arearoughly equal to that ofVermont and New Hamp-shire combined.)

All of these wintergrains can be used ascover crops. But a muchbetter term (than covercrops), in the opinion of

Cornell ProfessorQuirine Kettering, is“winter forages”. Amongher many responsibili-ties, Quirine overseesfield crop research atthe Cornell Valatie Re-search Farm. (Actualday-to-day operations atthat Valatie location aremanaged by certifiedcrop advisor Tom Kil-cer.) Kettering firmly be-lieves that the use ofthis new phrase willplace crop people in amore apt frame of mindto manage the coldweather stage of grow-ing roughages (andgrains). Fall-plantedgrains have demonstrat-ed the ability to storelarge amounts of nutri-ents, particularly nitro-gen, in their biomassover winter. This meansthey’re “ready to roll”with the minimumamount of topsoil tem-perature (40 degreesFahrenheit) and sun-shine during late winterand early spring.

Winter forages thusare very much alive un-der all that snow, oftenwith root systems quiet-ly growing, taking ad-vantage of all that geo-thermal warmth. Just incase anyone thinkseverything is dead un-derground from Decem-ber through March,think of the wood-chucks, which... likethese winter forages...are dormant. Althoughwith woodchucks weuse the term “hiber-nate”. But they are verymuch alive, much to theregret of the farmersowning the land whichhouses their boroughs.

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Pen of Three FeederCattle - $75 per pen,Feeder Steer Single - $25,

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Show – Nov. 14Entry Deadline: Oct. 1Entry Fee: $20 per head

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North American International Livestock Exposition scheduled for Nov 3-16Entry information now available online and by mail.

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To kick-off a new sea-son of dairy undergradu-ate training, the NorthAmerican IntercollegiateDairy Challenge (NAIDC)has elected new leader-ship. NAIDC is governedby a 15-person volunteerBoard of Directors in-cluding dairy producers,university faculty and in-dustry advisors.

Recently elected to theNAIDC Board is MauriceEastridge, Ph.D., Profes-sor and Extension DairySpecialist in the Depart-ment of Animal Sciencesat The Ohio State Uni-versity. Dr. Eastridgehas coached Ohio State’sDairy Challenge teamsince 2003 and served ashost coordinator of the2010 Midwest RegionalDairy Challenge. He is

also chairing the hostcommittee for the 2013and 2014 national DairyChallenge events in FortWayne, IN.

Eastridge succeeds re-tiring director Barry Put-nam, Cargill Animal Nu-trition, who served sevenyears on the Board withtwo of those as NAIDCChair. During Putnam’sBoard tenure, DairyChallenge grew from in-volvement of 40 post-sec-ondary dairy programs,to over 50 schools and425 collegiates in 2012.Putnam will continue tovolunteer on the North-east Regional Dairy Chal-lenge committee and newendeavors.

The NAIDC ExecutiveCommittee for 2012-13includes:

• Chair: LucieneRibeiro, APC Inc.,Visalia, CA

• Vice Chair: Mike VanAmburgh, Ph.D., CornellUniversity, Ithaca, NY

• Finance Chair: OwenBewley, Prince Agri Prod-ucts, Susquehanna, PA

• Publicity Chair: Amyte Plate-Church, GenexCooperative, Inc.,Shawano, WI

• Program Chair:David R. Winston, Vir-ginia Tech, Blacksburg,VA

Winston and te Plate-Church were elected totheir new roles in sum-mer 2012, while Ribeiro,Van Amburgh and Bew-ley started their two-yearexecutive roles in 2011.

David R. Winston,Dairy Extension Special-

ist at Virginia Tech, re-placed Coleen Jones asProgram Chair. Winstonhas volunteered count-less hours to many DairyChallenge roles, datingback to 2002. He wasfirst chair of the South-ern Regional Dairy Chal-lenge from 2006 to 2008and served as 2012 Na-tional Contest host coor-dinator in Roanoke, VA.Winston’s first DairyChallenge role was as as-sistant coach for VirginiaTech teams from 2002 to2004.

Amy te Plate-Churchsucceeds Tami Tollenaarof Elk Grove, CA, asNAIDC Publicity Chair.Te Plate-Church comesto the position with over15 years of public rela-tions and marketing ex-

perience at Genex Coop-erative, Inc., where shecurrently serves as Na-tional Alliance Manager.She has been active onthe NAIDC Board of Di-rectors and Midwest Re-gional Dairy Challengecommittee since 2010.

Continuing NAIDCboard members include:

• Devin Albrecht,Prairie State/SelectSires, Hampshire, IL

• Jean Conklin, Yan-kee Farm Credit anddairy producer, WhiteRiver Junction, VT

• Chris Dei, SierraVista Nutrition Consult-ing, Fresno, CA

• Marcia Endres,Ph.D., University of Min-nesota, St. Paul, MN

• Coleen Jones, ThePennsylvania State Uni-

versity, Craigsville, VA• David L. Prentice,

DVM, M.S., Elanco Ani-mal Health, Elgin, Iowa

• Jon Robison, Ph.D.,Fresno State University,Frenso, CA

• Christie Stanley,Ph.D., Land O’Lakes Pu-rina Mills, Lubbock,Texas

• Tami Tollenaar, Tol-lenaar Holsteins, ElkGrove, CA

North American Inter-collegiate Dairy Chal-lenge was established in2002 as a managementcontest to incorporate allphases of a specific dairybusiness. Its mission isto facilitate education,communication and anexchange of ideas amongstudents, agribusiness,

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More than 120 professionals, with a vested interest in milk quality, attendedthe National Mastitis Council regional meeting in Sioux Falls, SD, in August.

In addition to networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities, attendees hadthe opportunity to participate in specialized, interactive short courses. Attendeescould choose to attend four of 10 different short courses, including one taughtin Spanish.

“This was the first year that we offered just short courses at our regional meet-ing,” said Dr. David Reid, NMC first vice president and owner of Rocky RidgeDairy Consulting. “This change allowed individuals to select specific topics thatwere of interest to their individual business. It also provided for smaller groupsettings and the opportunity to interact directly with instructors.”

“The change in conference setting from a large lecture room to a smaller moreinteractive classroom style was well-received by this year’s participants,” notesReid.

A diverse group of veterinarians, dairy farm managers and employees, indus-try and milk plant field staff were in attendance. Attendees traveled from 22states, Puerto Rico and four countries.

NMC thanks its regional meeting sponsors who contributed to the program’ssuccess.Gold sponsors include: ABS Global, Inc., Dairy Farmers of America,Ecolab Inc., Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Merck. Silver sponsors include: Capitol Plas-tic Products LLC and Select Sires Inc. Special thank you to Dean Foods and LandO’Lakes for sponsoring the milk breaks.

If you missed the regional meeting, make plans to attend the annual NMCmeeting, Jan. 27-29, 2013 in San Diego, CA. Plans are already underway for aninteresting and exciting event.

dairy producers and uni-versities that enhancesthe development of thedairy industry and itsleaders. NAIDC is sup-ported completelythrough generous dona-tions by 125 agribusi-nesses and dairy produc-ers, and programs arecoordinated by a volun-teer board of directors.

For more information,visit www.dairychal-lenge.org or www.face-book.com/DairyChal-lenge. Dates and loca-tions of the next four re-gional events and 2013national contest are atwww.dairychallenge.org/calendar_news.php.

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As Congress returnedfrom recess, the Ameri-can Soybean Associa-tion (ASA) announcesthe launch of the SoyAction Center, a grass-roots communicationsportal through whichASA’s 21,000 farmermembers can connectwith their members ofCongress, administra-tion and federal agencyofficials, and state andlocal offices.

“The Soy Action Cen-ter will be a very valu-able tool for our mem-bers moving forward,”said ASA PresidentSteve Wellman, a soy-bean farmer from Syra-cuse, NE. “While thefarm bill takes centerstage right now, there isalways a need for simpleand straightforwardcommunication betweenfarmers and their repre-sentatives in Congress,in the administration,and in their state andlocal governments. TheSoy Action Center en-ables farmers to keep

those lines of communi-cation open, and under-score to their elected of-ficials why informed pol-icy decisions are so im-portant on the farm.”

Through the web-based system, availablea twww.SoyGrowers.com,farmers can enter theiraddress or zip code to beconnected with mem-bers of Congress andstate and local officialsrepresenting their com-munities. Farmers canalso connect with opin-ion editors at local andnational media outlets,research importantpieces of legislation, fol-low local and nationalelections, check con-gressional schedules,and learn more aboutthe legislative processthrough online tutori-als.

“Many times, the leg-islative process can beintimidating, or seemlike a large time com-mitment,” added Well-man. “But the Soy Ac-

tion Center makes theprocess simple and userfriendly. It is important

to remember that thesemen and women workfor us, and it is our re-

sponsibility to educatethem on farm issuesand how the decisions

they make affect soy-bean farmers.”

1984 Allis Chalmers 8050 MFWD, cab, air, 150 hp, power shift,5000 hrs, 3 remotes, ex 20.8x38 radials, 14.9x28 fronts, weights,dual pto, clean, original, runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000

1997 New Holland 644 silage special, wide pickup head, baleramps, netwrap and twine, 7202 bales, very very clean and sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500

1998 New Holland 8160 MFWD, cab, air, power shift LHR, 4317 hrs,ex 18.4x38 radials on bar axles, ex 14.9 x 28 radials, front fenders, exHardy X120DL SL loader, very sharp & clean ,runs ex . . . .$32,500

6-2010 JD 6330 Premiums MFWD, cab, air, 24 speed auto quadintelligent power management(power boost) 3 remotes dualpto ex 18.4x38 and 16.9x24 radials 1200-1600 hrs, warrantytill 5-5-2015 super sharp like new . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000 each

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

2009 JD 7130 MFWD cab, air, 103 hp, 24 speed auto quad 2door cab, 414 engine 1255 hrs air seat ex 18.4x38 and380/85R/24 radials front fenders 3 remotes plus mid mountjoystick real sharp and clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000

2009 JD 6430 premium IVT cab, air, 1725 hrs, 3 remotes Epto18.4x38 and 16.9x24 radials front fenders warranty till 2014like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$61,500

2007 JD 6430 premium MFWD cab, air, IVT 2100 hrs, buddyseat, ex 18.4x38 and 16.9x24 radials 3 remotes very sharpruns ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,000

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, IVT LHR 5253 hrs 14.9x38 and12.4x28 radials dual remotes front fenders mid mount joystickbuddy seat real clean and sharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$35,500

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

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

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

2003 JD 6420 MFWD, cab, air, IVT LHR, buddy seat 3233 hrs, ex18.4x38 and 440/65R/28 Michelin radials 3 remotes real cleansharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,000

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

1998 JD 6410 MFWD, cab, 16 speed PQ LHR 18.4x38s 13.6x28clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,500

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

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

1989 JD 2155 MFWD, roll bar and canopy 3190 hrs, dualremotes hi-lo shift 16.9x28 rears 9.5x24 fronts JD 175 loaderone owner runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000

1980 JD 4240 cab, air, has turbo inline injector pump and aftercooler 6020 hrs, quad range like new 20.8x38 radials dual ptoand remotes very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000

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

2009 Challenger MT475B MFWD, cab, air, 120 hp, 16x16 transLHR, 4 remotes 1980 hrs, 18.4x38 and 16.9x28 radials ML 97BSL loader very very sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60,000

2008 NH T6030 Plus MFWD, cab, air, 16 speed power shift LHR1900 hrs buddy seat ex 18.4x38s and 14.9x28 radials 4remotes NH 850TL SL loader super sharp and clean looks likenew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58,500

2006 NH TS100A deluxe cab, air, MFWD, 16x16 trans LHR, 2667hrs, ex 18.4x38 radials 14.9x28 fronts buddy seat 4 remotes

NH 56LB SL loader very clean sharp runs ex . . . . . . . .$45,000

2000 New Holland TS110 2WD cab, cold ac 4698 hrs, 16 speedpower shift dual pto and remotes ex 15.5x38 radials very cleansharp runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500

1998 New Holland TS100 cab, air MFWD, 80 hp, 4083 hrs, 16speed power shift 540+1000 PTO 4 remotes 90% 18.4x34 and14.9x24 Goodyear super traction radials very clean originalruns ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000

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

1995 New Holland 8970 MFWD, cab, air, 210 hp, super steer20.8x42 radial axle duals 18.4x30 radials front 22 front weights4 remotes 7597 hrs clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . .$36,500

1995 New Holland 8970 MFWD, 210 hp, super steer 20.8x42radial axle duals 18.4x30 radials front, 22 front weights 4remotes 7597 hrs, clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . .$36,500

1994 New Holland 7740 SLE MFWD, cab, air, 87hp, 4 remotesex 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials 5073 hrs, Ford 7411 loadervery clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500

1993 Ford 6640 SL 2WD rollbar 12 speed right hand shuttle5070 hrs, 18.4x34s dual pto and remotes Ford 7411 loaderwith joystick real nice runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,500

1988 Ford 6610 series 2 MFWD roll bar 5320 hrs dual power18.4x28 and 11.2x28s dual remotes Allied 594 loader runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500

1987 Ford 7710 series 2 MFWD cab, air, ex 18.4x38 radials16.9x24 fronts 3 remotes 4800 hrs, clean rusn ex . . .$15,500

1986 Ford 8210 MFWD, cab, cold AC 100 hp, 5000 hrs, ex18.4x38 radials 14.9x28s front fenders dual power clean runsex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,500

1984 Ford TW15 MFWD cab, like new 20.8x38 and 16.9x28 radials5100 hrs, dual power dual pto and remotes runs ex . . . .$16,000

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

Ford 3000 diesel power steering 14.9x28s 2 remotes runs good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000

1981 IH 3688 cab, cold ac ex 20.8x38 radials 5200 hrs, 3remotes very clean original runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

1998 MF 6180 110 hp, MFWD, cab, air, 32 speed dynashift only1225 hrs, 4 remotes 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials Quicke Alo6755 SL loader one owner sharp ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500

1997 MF 8140 MFWD, cab, air, 32 speed dyna shift 20.8x38radials 16.9x28 radials front 5300 hrs, 145 hp, 3 remotes runsex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000

1980 MF 275D new style steering 8 speed ex 18.4x30s dualremotes Laurin cab extra clean original . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000

2008 McCormick MTX120 MFWD, cab, air, 118 hp, 16 speedpower quad LHR, 18.4x38 and 14.9x28 radials 2591 hrs withL165 SL loader very clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500

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

1981 Case 1490 2WD 75hp, cab, air, power shift ex 18.4x34sdual pto and remotes 5600 hrs, clean runs ex . . . . . . .$7,500

1983 Case 2294 2WD cab, cold ac 4700 hrs, like new 20.8x38Michelin radials power shift front weights dual pto and remotesvery clean runs ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

1967 IH 1256D cab, 5666 hrs, dual pto and remotes ex 18.4x38rears good TA nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500

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

1981 White 2-85 cab 2WD like new 18.4x38s clean original runsex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8,000

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

Allis Chalmers ED 40 diesel 3PH nice clean 40 HP runs good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,000

2001 NH BB940 3x3 square baler last bale ejector, roller balechute applicator knotter fans real clean . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500

New Holland 570 baler with model 72 hydraulic drive balethrower real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000

2 New Holland 575 wire tie balers hydraulic bale tension pickupheads and hitch with NH 77 pan type kicker real sharp ex cond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 each

2003 CIH RBX 452 4x5 round baler same as NH BR740 widepickup head bale ramps real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

2003 NH BR750 4 ft wide by up to 6 ft high variable chamberwide pickup head netwrap and twine bale ramps very nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,000

2009 JD 582 silage special 4x5 round baler crop cutter edge toedge mesh wrap or dual twine wide pickup 6700 bales verysharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500

2005 JD 457 silage special 4x5 bale mega wide pickup headnetwrap and double twine bale ramps very nice . . . . .$10,500

2003 New Holland BR740 silage special xtra sweep wide pickuphead bale ramps very very sharp low usage . . . . . . . .$10,500

2007 New Holland 1412 discbine impeller conditioner very cleanex low usage discbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500

2006 JD 530 discbine impeller conditioner super sharp like new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000

2005 JD 530 impeller discbine hydra angle on head real clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500

1999 JD 925 discbine 540 pto impeller conditioner 9ft 9in verynice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500

1995 JD 920 9ft9in discbine impeller conditioners works good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,000

Late model Kuhn KC 4000G center pivot discbine rubber rolls excond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,500

NH 38 flail crop chopper real nice clean original works ex .$3,5002-NH 38 flail chopper real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,750 eachKverneland UN7512 bale wrapper self loading arm tailgate

counter very sharp hardly used like new . . . . . . . . . . .$8,500New Idea 325 2 row corn picker and super sheller with 12 roll

husking bed on picker real nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 eachFransguard SR4200p tandem axle hydraulic lift 13 ft 6 in width

rotary hay rake very little use like new . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,500New Holland 258 hayrake 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500Kuhn GF5001 TH hydraulic fold 17 ft hay tedder ex cond low

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HIGHGATE, VT — OnAug. 13, 64 4-H’ers, ages11 to 18, from through-out the state competedat the annual Universityof Vermont (UVM) Exten-sion 4-H Dairy Show inHighgate.

The show was held atthe Franklin County Fair

and Field Days grounds.Judges for the eventwere Seth Johnson ofTunbridge (coloredbreeds), and Dan Lacossof Barton (Holsteins).

For the 4-H’ers, activi-ties began the day priorto the show. In additionto practicing and prepar-

ing their animals for theshow, they participatedin a clipping contest andfun get-acquainted activ-ities.

The show got under-way with the fitting andshowmanship classeswhere the 4-H’ers werejudged on their poise as

well as presentation andhandling of their animal.For the conformationclasses, arranged by ageand breed of animal,judges looked at thephysical structure, con-dition and appearance ofthe animal.

Chelsea Abbott, Fair-

field, was named the Se-nior Fitting and ShowingChampion. The JuniorChampion was MaggieKirby, East Montpelier.

In the conformationclasses individuals earn-ing championships fortheir breed were:

AyrshireSenior Champion and

Grand Champion: Ash-ley Woods, EnosburgFalls, with her two-year-old cow. Junior Champi-on: Kelli Jerome, Leices-ter, with her fall calf.

Brown SwissSenior Champion and

Grand Champion: Shel-by Biasini, Morrisville,with her four-year-oldcow. Junior Champion:Kathryn Wright, Enos-burg Falls, with hersummer yearling.

HolsteinSenior Champion and

Grand Champion: EllePurrier, Montgomery,with her two-year-oldcow. Junior ChampionGrand Champion: Brit-ney Hill, Bristol, with hersummer yearling.

JerseySenior Champion and

Grand Champion:Tiffany Tracey, Ver-gennes, with her three-year-old cow. JuniorChampion: Megan Hill,New Haven, with herwinter calf.

Milking ShorthornJunior Champion and

Grand Champion: KyleLetourneau, EastCharleston, with hisspring yearling.

Renee Lacoss andSusie Marchand, volun-teer leaders of the Shel-burne Explorers 4-HClub, received the EdGould Award, given inmemory of Gould, astrong supporter of thedairy industry. Theaward is presented an-nually to an adult whoprovides leadership andsupport to the Vermont4-H dairy program.

The recipient of theJohn Knapp Award isMichael Ingwersen of Ad-dison. The award is giv-en in honor of the lateJohn Knapp, a 4-H vol-unteer who coached thestate quiz bowl team forseveral years, to the 4-H’er who receives thehighest individual scoresin the Vermont 4-HDairy Quiz Bowl Contest.

Thirty-five competitorsalso earned the chanceto compete in the region-al 4-H dairy show atEastern States Exposi-tion in W. Springfield,MA in September.

For information aboutthe Vermont 4-H dairyprogram contact WendySorrell, UVM Extension4-H livestock educator,at 802-656-5418 or 800-571-0668, ext. 2 (withinVermont).

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Fellowship of Christian Farmers

Many of you are aware of the recentcontroversy concerning remarks madeby Dan Cathy, president of Chick-fil-A.Most of the liberal news outlets have ac-cused the restaurant chain of bigotryand intolerance because of Cathy’sstand for traditional marriage. How sadthat we as Christians cannot voice ouropinions. Mr. Cathy stands firm to thebiblical standard of marriage, that be-ing between a man and a woman. In Isa-iah 5:20 the Bible warns against “thosewho call evil good and good evil.”

I bring this up because, as I travel tofairs throughout the northeast, it is be-coming very evident that our belovedcountry is falling into a trap. A trap of sinin what is acceptable for dress, talk andyes, even lifestyles. We no longer call sinfor what it is. This country is in a spiri-tual decline like never before. Many peo-ple want nothing to do with God and hisword. Hearts and minds can only bechanged by the power of God.

With that said, “what are we as Chris-tians to do?” As members of FCFI, weare reaching out in the market place.Farm shows and especially fairs aregreat places to reach many who arestruggling and seeking answers to life’s

problems. Through God’s love, lives arechanged and renewed. This past sum-mer, FCFI had a presence at farm showsin New York, Empire Farm Days, and inMaine, at the Maine Farm Days. We’vealso exhibited at fairs in New York,Maine and Connecticut. Over 6,500people stopped by our tent and heardthe gospel message. The best part isthat 718 received Christ as their Savior.The preaching of God’s word is the onlyhope in a world searching for the truth.God changes lives.

Included in this issue of FCFI Coun-try Folks News are reports from variousleaders who have helped staff events.Also, included is a poem written by myfriend and fellow baseball umpire,Chris Sebastian. Chris was diagnosedwith cancer a couple of years ago and atone time only given three months to live.He is in remission and shares histhoughts in “A Glimpse of Heaven.”Chris believes he received a “spirituallift” in all that has transpired. KnowingChrist as your Savior will do that. Myprayer is that you, as well, will receivesuch a lift!

Remember to give Him thanks,Bill Brown

Editor’s comments

Gina Gant, Marcy, NY, is shown at Empire Farm Days in August. Empire Farm Daysremains the largest outdoor show in the east. Over 2000 stopped by the FCFI tent.Nearly 200 made a commitment to accept Christ as their savior.

Large shows like Empire Farm Days in Seneca Falls, NY, require lots of help. Shownon the far left is Pastor Jeremy Stout from Bible Baptist Church of Willington, Ohio.Ten members of the youth group worked all three days of the show. Also shown areworkers from Marcy, NY, Gallupville, NY and Penns Creek, PA.

Dustin Gant from Marcy, NY, stands ready to guide show visitors intothe FCFI tent at Empire Farm Days. The Gant family has helped at theshows for many years.

Dave Sanford, Penns Creek, PA, explains the bead story at the Maine Farm Days heldin Clinton, Maine Aug. 22 and 23.

by Chris Sebastian Sr., Spring 2012I’ve lived my life and tried to see all.I’ve seen the seasons, Winter, Spring, Sum-

mer, and Fall.I’ve seen the sky, the horizon stretch from

end to end.I’ve seen the birth of a child, the death of a

friend.I took it all in stride, barely gave it a second

thought.After all it’s part of life, nothing to be fought.Then one day they said you’re sick,You need this surgery and you need it quick.No time to think, nothing for me to see,Life had suddenly crept up on me.I tried not to fear, not to be sad,But mostly, I tried not to be mad.I asked the Lord to guide me through,So I could do what I needed to.From here the story goes from 0 to 11.

Because what he granted was a Glimpse ofHeaven.

What I felt was a spiritual lift.My wife, my family, my friends, the gift,They prayed so hard to show their love,A million lights shown down from above.And in those lights I could clearly see,A Glimpse of Heaven meant just for me.My heart was lightened, my malady in

check,The Lord said love and prayer, I will respect.With that I’m grateful for what I’ve been given,So few are granted a Glimpse of Heaven.To be shown on earth this kind of love,Stretches a stairway to heaven above.If ever you get a glimpse like mine,Your heart will lighten and your strength

will shine.So knowing now what I’ve been through,To those you love, always stay true.

A Glimpse of Heaven

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Fellowship of Christian Farmers

by Roy Norman, Connecticut Represen-tative FCFI

This year we were blessed with beau-tiful weather for all four days of theBrooklyn Fair. The fair was held Aug.23-26. If you remember, last year at thistime, Hurrican Irene came storming upthe east coast and shut the fair downearly. Thursday evening was very busywith lots of folks stopping by our tent.The beautiful fireworks display attract-ed many visitors to the fair. Friday wasslow but gave us time to prepare sticks,etc. for the rest of the week.

Each year we are blessed with volun-teers and this year we especially appre-

ciated new volunteers, Charles Dou-glas, Gene Gerum, Andy Wislowski, andDave Sanford. Pastor Mitch Santelli hasbeen a faithful partner in sharing thetasks over the many years and is trulyappreciated. Without Bill Brown’s di-rection and coordination all of thesefairs and farm shows in the northeastand southeast, none of this would bepossible.

We are so thankful for all who stoppedby the FCFI tent and the opportunity toshare with each one the bead story. Wethank the Lord for everyone who partic-ipates and who helped make this year’sshow a success.

Connecticut Fair Report

Roy Norman, Woodstock, CT, watches Dave Sanford, Penn Creek, PA, explain thecolored beads to two teenage boys at the Brooklyn, CT, Fair.

The 19th annual Fellowship of Christian Farmers, Mohawk Valley Chapter’sFall Outreach Banquet will be held Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. The buffet-style dinner is$14/person and will be held at Steuben Town Hall, at the corner of Rt 274 and9458 Soule Rd Remsen, NY, 13438. The keynote speaker will be Pastor RandyJohnson, founder and president of Reality Ministries, Inc.

For reservations please call 315-831-5681 or 315-829-2243 by Oct. 2.

by Mary HaitOur chapter, led by President Cecil

Davis, has exhibited at two fair eventsthis summer. July 20 found us at DelhiFair on the Square and at the DelawareFair on Aug. 12. Chapter members wereable to spread the salvation message tomany and give away lots of gifts, includ-ing walking sticks, pot holders andbracelets. Seven members participatedin the two events.

We’re excited as we anticipate our falloutreach meeting to be held at 7 p.m. onOct. 4 at the Delhi Community Churchin Delhi, NY. Pastor Randy Johnson,

founder of Reality Ranch, Zolfo Springs,FL, will serve as guest speaker. We in-vite you and your family to attend. Meatand beverage provided.

Come and listen as Pastor Randytouches your heart with encouragingwords. Also, hear about upcoming mis-sion trips to ECHO and Reality Ranch inNovember. Please save the date and joinus for an evening of great fellowship andencouragement. The church is locatedon Rt 10, east of Delhi.

For more information, contact CecilDavis at 607-538-1334 or Herb Hait at607-538-9470.

Mountain Valley Chapter Report

19th Annual FCFI Fall Outreach Banquet

Jack Brake, Clinton, Maine, shares the bead story at the Skowhegan State Fair,Skowhegan, Maine. Jack coordinated the effort for FCFI. Over 2000 fair attendeesstopped by the FCFI tent. This was the first time FCFI had a presence at the fairlocated in northern Maine. Photo courtesy of Pastor Rob Andreas

by Judy Porter, Adams, NYThe Northern NY Chapter of The Fel-

lowship of Christian Farmers has beenbusy this summer handing out thewordless walking sticks at all of theStone Mills Agricultural events as wellas the Adams Cheese Festival. It hasbeen a fruitful year with many visitingus, both new believers and longtime be-lievers stopping by with words of en-couragement. We are so blessed to beable to share the gospel message.

As we wind down for the year we areplanning our Annual Outreach Ban-quet. Mark your calendars! Friday, Oct.5, at 7 p.m. at the Sixtown Meeting

House, Adams Center, NY. The SouthJefferson Historical Association willonce again provide us with a familystyle roast beef dinner for $12/person.Randy Johnson, Reality Ranch, ZolfoSprings, FL, will be our special speaker.There will also be special music and ashort business report. At the presenttime we are planning on having JessicaHeath, from Lydia’s house and RealityRanch in Florida, along with Don Keib,Bath, ME, share their testimonies. Donwas born in Lowville, NY.

Any questions, call Dave or JudyPorter at 315-232-9636.

Northern NY Chapter Report

Skowhegan State Fair

The Brooklyn Fair in Connecticut advertises as the longest running fair in the U.S.Dave Sanford from Pennsylvania and Charlie Doulas, Woodstock, CT, were busy help-ing fair attendees with their questions concerning FCFI.

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The global dairy in-dustry is gearing up forthe world’s largest dairy-focused event — WorldDairy Expo, Oct. 2-6. Of-ficials are anticipatingover 65,000 producersand industry profession-als gathering from over90 countries. Attendeescan expect to experienceinnovative new conceptsat Expo Seminars, Virtu-al Farm Tours, dairycattle competition, dairycompany displays andmany contests. The2012 theme, “MarketFresh,” exemplifies theshow mantra of sharingfresh ideas for the futuresuccess of the dairy in-dustry around the globe.

Dairy producers whowant to discover the lat-est in technologies,products and servicesshould find the New Hol-land Trade Center a wel-come expansion of thehuge trade show. Over850 exhibiting compa-nies from 28 countrieswill be on display atExpo, many unveilingtheir newest ideas. Morethan 150 new compa-

nies have been added for2012. Daily Expo Semi-nars offer the freshestdairy management re-search and managementconcepts. Dairy produc-ers will enjoy face-to-face discussion withtheir peers at the VirtualFarm Tours, which high-light successful dairyoperations from acrossthe United States featur-ing unique facilities,herd management andmarketing opportuni-ties. Dairy Forage Semi-nars will offer producersforage quality presenta-tions on Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.World Forage AnalysisSuperbowl entries willbe on display through-out the week.

Dairy cattle show fanswill be treated to facilityimprovements this yearto enhance their experi-ence as they watch over2,500 head of NorthAmerica’s finest cattleparade across thefamed “colored shav-ings.” All seven dairybreeds will compete forthe ultimate Supreme

Champion on Saturday,Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. A new,center-hung videoboard featuring 472square feet of screenswill provide the bestviewing of ExpoTV, fea-turing each breed classas they are evaluatedand placed. The Colise-um has been equippedwith new energy effi-cient lighting through-out the facility that pro-duces a brighter view ofthe Showring. Plus thepadded, upholsteredseats in the Coliseumhave been renovated.

World Dairy Expo willbe held at the AlliantEnergy Center, Madison,WI, “the place where thedairy industry meets.”Hours for World DairyExpo are 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesday, throughSaturday. Daily admis-sion is $10 per personand season passes are$30 per person. Parkingis free. Visit www.world-dairyexpo.com, contactvia e-mail wde@wdex-po.com or call 608-224-6455 for more informa-tion.

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Kathy LaScala, LeePublications, Eudora,KS, was elected to servethe Livestock Publica-tions Council (LPC) as itspresident for 2012-2013.Elections were held dur-ing the Agricultural Me-dia Summit at the LPCannual meeting held inAlbuquerque, NM. Thisevent is a joint conven-tion of LPC, AmericanAgricultural Editors’ As-sociation and AmericanBusiness Media Agri-Council.

Serving as first vicepresident is Christy Lee,Cee Lee Communica-tions, Wellington, IL,with Don Norton, Boelte-Hall, Roeland Park, KS,fills the second vice pres-ident position. AngieDenton, Hereford World,Blue Rapids, KS, willserve as secretary/treas-urer position. Scott Ver-non, Cal Poly State Uni-versity, San Luis Obispo,CA, will stay on the exec-utive committee as im-mediate past president.

Newly elected to theboard are Greg Hender-son, Drovers, Lenexa, KSand Keri Geffert English,

Osborn Barr Communi-cations, Kansas City,MO. Those who will con-tinue their terms areCarey Brown, CowCountry, Lexington, KY;Jennifer Carrico, HighPlains Journal, Redfield,Iowa; Amy Bader, Cow-boy Graphic Designs, Ar-vada, CO; Scarlett Ha-gins, Kansas Stockman,Topeka, KS; Shelly Sit-ton, Oklahoma StateUniversity, Stillwater,OK; Jay Carlson, BEEFMagazine, OverlandPark, KS; Cindy Cun-ningham, National PorkBoard, Des Moines,Iowa; Mike Deering, Mis-souri Beef Cattleman’sAssociation, Columbia,MO, Leanne Peters, Cat-tle Business in Missis-sippi, Jackson, MS.

LPC is a non-profit in-ternational organizationserving the dynamic live-stock communicationsindustry. Its goal is toprovide a forum throughwhich members can ob-tain information on howto improve their overalleffectiveness and valueto both readers and ad-vertisers. For more infor-

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New officers and directors elected for Livestock Publications Council

Newly elected officers of the Livestock Publications Council are: (front row) Kathy LaScala, Lee Publications, Eu-dora, KS, president; Christy Lee, Cee Lee Communications, Wellington, IL, first vice president; Don Norton, Boelte-Hall, Roeland Park, KS, second vice president; Angie Denton, Hereford World, Blue Rapids, KS, secretary-treasur-er; Scott Vernon, Brock Center for Ag Communication, San Luis Obispo, CA, immediate past president;Second row: Diane Johnson, LPC executive director, Fort Worth,Texas. Board members include: Carey Brown, CowCountry, Lexington, KY; Jennifer Carrico, High Plains Journal, Redfield, Iowa; Amy Bader, Cowboy Graphic Designs,Arvada, CO; Scarlett Hagins, Kansas Stockman, Topeka, KS; Shelly Sitton, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater,OK; back row: Jay Carlson, BEEF Magazine, Overland Park, KS; Cindy Cunningham, National Pork Board, DesMoines, Iowa; Mike Deering, Missouri Beef Cattleman's Association, Columbia, MO, Leanne Peters, Cattle Businessin Mississippi, Jackson, MS; and Keri Geffert English, Osborn Barr Communications, Kansas City, MO and GregHenderson, Drovers, Lenexa, KS

Relationships are important to building marketsfor U.S. soy and the farmer-leaders of the soy check-off recognize that importance. In fact, the UnitedSoybean Board (USB), along with its internationalmarketing arm, the U.S. Soybean Export Council(USSEC), will host customers from more than 20countries in September.

“Face-to-face meetings mean a lot to businessesthroughout the world,” said Marc Curtis, a soybeanfarmer from Leland, MS, and a member of USB’s in-ternational marketing program. “This year, especial-ly, it gets them out in the field to alleviate fears of nothaving a crop and also highlights our sustainability.”

Teams from Europe, Asia, and South and CentralAmerica will visit a wide variety of stops in multiplestates. They will tour farms, export facilities, modernlivestock and poultry facilities and even the ChicagoBoard of Trade, learning more about U.S. agricultureand, specifically, U.S. soy.

“The end goal is to increase demand for soybeans,”adds Curtis, who also serves as past chair of USB.“You increase demand by making foreign buyersmore comfortable with the United States, the reliablesupply we have and the quality of our product.”

By focusing on the needs of the individual teams,USB and USSEC hope to continue to grow the per-sonal relationships needed to sell U.S. soy globallyand maintain soy’s rank as one of the top U.S. agri-cultural exports.

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The Vermeer Rancher®Balers offer customers aright-sized, right-pricedbaler for their ranch, withthe ability to producelarge-diameter bales thatcan be easily moved andfed. And now, the next

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by Hubert J. KarremanHi Folks,We’ve certainly been

blessed with adequaterainfall here in the Lan-caster region as cropslook nice. I think it’s safeto say that everyone is ex-tremely thankful at thispoint about our growingconditions, especiallywhen hearing about thedevastating drought af-fecting other parts of theU.S. this summer.

Even pasture seems tohave made it through Au-gust in good shape. Iknow I spend a lot of timetalking about pasture —that’s because pasture isso fundamentally impor-tant for cow health.There’s never any goodreason to be against pas-ture for ruminants andhorses — especially sincethat’s what God createdruminants and other her-bivores to eat primarily.

The term herbivore issimply the scientific way ofsaying that an animal isbiologically programmedto eat plants. Plants havebeen used for food foreverby animals and people.Plants and herbs are spo-ken about in the Old andNew Testament — to eat,to use for health, and assymbols within

parables/stories. Howeverin the Old Testament, allillness and healing wasthought to be provided byGod, so plants specificallyfor healing were not dis-cussed much. There areabout 125 references toplants and plant termsmentioned in the Bible(specific plants or wordslike vine, flowers, thorns,etc.).

Some people plant Bibli-cal herb gardens withplants mentioned in theBible. These kinds of gar-dens likely started inmonasteries, when monksor nuns were the localproviders of medical careto both nobility and peas-ants. In Italy, the Medicifamily was famous fortheir additions of plantsand their derivatives tothe world of medicines.

It only makes sense thatherbivores will respond fa-vorably to plants adminis-tered as medicines sincetheir digestive system hasall the enzymes to digest& absorb plant com-pounds easily. Even if giv-ing herbal medicine not bymouth, the entire herbi-vore system of the cow,sheep, goat or horseshould respond well.When I read in the late1990’s that the Chinese

give herbal teas to hu-mans intravenously (IV) inhospitals, I knew I had totry it in my bovine pa-tients. I’ve given tincturesIV since then (in dextrose)and am generally pleasedwith the results. However,you must make sure thatthe tincture is extremelywell made if giving directlyinto the blood stream.

The most common routeof administration isthrough the mouth — as itshould be. There are twogood reasons for this.First, it is the normal waythat animals take inplants into their system.Thus their digestive tractis alerted and can respondsince it’s biologicallygeared to take in plantsanyway. Folks that watchanimals on pasture knowanimals like to eat a vari-ety of plant species — cer-tainly not only orchardgrass, white clover, andperennial rye but lambsquarters, smooth pigweed,soft seed heads of spinyred root, poison ivy, multi-flora rose, quack grass,etc.

The second importantreason to give herbal med-icines in the mouth is thatthe sense organs are veryconcentrated in the headarea. The sense of taste of

the tongue is directly re-lated to the sense of smellin the nose while our vi-sion and hearing help ori-ent us in space and time.These four senses are themain ones our herbivo-rous animal friends have,as they don’t have sensi-tive finger tips for touchlike we do. The four mainsense organs are only avery short distance awayfrom the brain, whichprocesses incoming infor-mation with amazingspeed. Additionally, thereare lymph nodes near thebase of the tongue, behindthe jaw and along thethroat that help processincoming information to-wards the immune sys-tem. Between the brain’simmediate response to theherb via the facial sensesand the digestive tract’sability to sift, sort and ab-sorb plant material, it caneasily be seen that oraladministration is the bestmethod of giving herbalmedicines — whether theybe tinctures, essential

oils, dried herbs, teas orglycerites (glycerin as thecarrier, which animals likemuch better than the al-cohol of tinctures, whichmay give a burning sensa-tion).

The list of dosagesshown below is from abook I stumbled upon

many years ago — it’s agold mine of real informa-tion of plants used by vet-erinarians for animals“back in the day” — whenbotanical medicine wascommonly used by veteri-narians. It’s called TheBook of Veterinary Dosesby Dr. Pierre Fish (Slinger-

land -Comstock, Ithaca,1930). Dr. Fish was Deanof the Cornell VeterinarySchool. All doses shownare tinctures for oral ad-ministration in ml/cc.

In their widely ac-claimed book, VeterinaryHerbal Medicine (Mosby,2007), Dr. Susan Wynnand Dr. Barbara Fougerealso show dosages ofherbs to give. The dosesshown in the table arefrom modern day veteri-nary practitioners from allover the world that useherbs. What’s really niceis that these doses matchup fairly well with the dos-es used in the 1930’s withdose for tinctures beingbetween 1-3 Tbsp, whichis approximately 15-45 cc(1Tbsp = 15cc & 1 tsp =5cc)

I am pleased to haveboth Dr. Wynn and Dr.Fougere as friends andwe’re among the originalmembers of the VeterinaryBotanical Medical Associ-ation, which was startedin 2002. The Associationis a world-wide group ofveterinarians dedicated tousing plant medicine withanimals. My commitmentto VBMA is long-term, andI’m actually its next presi-dent beginning this Sep-tember for two years. TheVBMA promotes the sci-ence, traditional use andenergies of herbs. I inviteyou or any veterinarianyou work with to learnfrom the website:www.vbma.org .

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California DairyProducers Say They’re

Being Milked! Issued Sept. 7, 2012

Cheese prices weremixed in the Labor Dayholiday-shortened week.The blocks closed thefirst Friday of Septemberat $1.83 per pound,down a penny on theday, up a penny on theweek and 4 1/2-centsabove a year ago. Barrelsclosed at $1.7750, downa quarter-cent on theweek and 5 1/2-centsabove a year ago. Elevencars of block tradedhands on the week andfour of barrel. The AMS-surveyed U.S. averageblock price hit $1.8469,up 3 1/2-cents, whilethe barrels averaged$1.8313, down 0.1 cent.

USDA’s Dairy MarketNews (DMN) says cheesemanufacturers in all re-gions of the countrywould increase produc-tion if more milk wasavailable. Recent heavy

CME sales were attrib-uted to “buyer demandwhich found less cheeseavailable from manufac-turers than desired, tak-ing some buyers to theCME as a result.” Somedemand is from buyerswho seek cheese in addi-tion to already contract-ed levels, DMN said.Buyers are alert foravailable cheese but alsobeing cautious aboutlocking in a price. Manymanufacturers antici-pate some milk tightnessrelative to demand in thenear future, as milk pro-duction continues to re-flect the impact of sum-mer weather and result-ing feed prices.

Market analyst JerryDryer wrote in his Au-gust 31 Dairy and FoodMarket Analyst newslet-ter that he believescheese prices will contin-ue to move in a fairlynarrow range; possiblyfor the entire month ofSeptember but he

warned that “We couldsee some downwardpressure over the nextcouple of weeks.

Among numerous con-versations, two go a longway toward summing upthe current market situa-

tion, Dryer wrote; “Do-mestically, a veteran mar-keter said: Overall busi-ness is good; not a barnburner, but not bad. In-ternationally, a veterantrader said: They’re (inter-national buyers) grum-

bling about the price, butthey’re still placing or-ders. Some are just fillingin and waiting for a dealout of Oceania, but rightnow they’re still buying.”

By the end of Septem-ber, reality will have set-

tled over the market, ac-cording to Dryer. Cheesesupplies here and aroundthe world will clearly beshort of the pending holi-day demand.”

Butter wise, the spot

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price inched a half-centlower Friday, to $1.8650,up 2 1/2-cents on theweek, the 11th week ofgain, but 4 3/4-cents be-low a year ago. Elevencars sold on the week.The AMS average hit$1.7686, up 1.1 cent.

Churning across thecountry is mixed andcontinues to depend oncream availability andprice, says USDA. Somebutter producers indi-cate that standardizedcream volumes are in-creasing as school bot-

tling programs gear up.In recent weeks, churn-ing schedules were oftennot keeping pace withdemand and inventoriedstocks were being used.

The Cold Storage re-port indicated the Julydrawdown was heavierand earlier than normal.Overall butter demand issteady at good levels. Re-tail orders are thestrongest with food serv-ice easing.

Cash Grade A nonfatdry milk held all week at$1.70 while Extra Grade

inched a penny higher to$1.6350. AMS powderaveraged $1.3263, up 3cents, and dry whey av-eraged 55.97 cents, up1.2 cents on the week.

Milk supplies vary byregion, according toUSDA. Milk supply anddemand are reportedly inbalance in the Centralregion where refilling theschool pipeline occurredeasily this year. Ship-ments into the South-east were phasing ingradually. Requests forfluid milk from the

Southwest appeared thelast week of Augustwhich, according tosome milk handlers, wasan unusual pattern.

California milk outputwas leveling off after sev-eral weeks of very hotweather. Processingplants were running atreduced levels with somereporting milk levels 3-5percent or more below ayear ago. Manufacturingmilk supplies in theNortheast and Mid-At-lantic have declined withthe increase in Class I

demand from schools areback in session. Tropicalstorm Isaac was not theevent forecast for Floridaand many schools thatwere scheduled to closedid not, resulting instrong Class I demand.

Milk production in theOceania region is trend-ing higher and movingoff the low point of theproduction year. Situa-tions are generally quitefavorable from bothweather and waterstandpoints, accordingto USDA, but weatherforecasters are predict-ing effects of an El Ninocycle that could includedryer summer condi-tions. This could affectcrop and pasture growthmore in dry land produc-tion areas. Australianoutput in June was re-ported to be 4.3 percenthigher than June 2011and up 4.2 percent yearto date.

FC Stone dairy brokerDave Kurzawski saidthis week’s Global DairyTrade auction priced in-dex leapt 6 percent overthe previous report, asglobal demand for dairyproducts remains ro-bust. The gap betweenU.S. and Oceania pricesnarrowed but U.S. pricesare still above Oceania’s.

Cooperatives Working

Together (CWT) acceptedseven requests for exportassistance this week tosell 734,139 pounds ofcheese; 352,740 poundsof butter; and 44,082pounds of anhydrousmilk fat (AMF) to cus-tomers in Asia, CentralAmerica and the MiddleEast. The product will bedelivered December2012 and raises CWT’s2012 cheese exports to79.1 million pounds plus56.7 million of butter,and 123,459 pounds ofAMF to 34 countries onfour continents.

CWT Chief OperatingOfficer Jim Tillison saidin Thursday’s DairyLinethat CWT’s export assis-tance program is as, ifnot more effective thanherd retirements and“better than taking dairycows and dairy farmersout of business.”

In other dairy news,July butter productiontotaled 133 millionpounds, down 3.4 per-cent from June and 2percent below July 2011,according to the latestDairy Products report.Production of nonfat drymilk totaled 149 millionpounds, down 11.6 per-cent from June but 12.1percent above a year ago.

American type cheese,at 356 million pounds,was down 1.1 percentfrom June but 1.8 per-cent above a year ago.Italian type cheese outputtotaled 368 million, down

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2.7 percent from Junebut 2.3 percent above ayear ago. Total cheeseproduction amounted to874 million pounds, down2.3 percent from Junebut up 2.3 percent from ayear ago.

Commercial disap-pearance of dairy prod-ucts in the first sixmonths of 2012 totaled100.2 billion pounds, ac-cording to USDA, up 2.4percent from the sameperiod in 2011. Butterwas up 4.1 percent;American cheese, up 0.8percent; other cheese,up 1.2 percent; Nonfatdry milk up a whopping45.6 percent; but fluidmilk products were down2.2 percent.

USDA’s latest Agricul-tural Prices report showsthe preliminary nationalaverage price paid tofarmers for corn in Au-gust was $7.54 perbushel, up from $7.14last month and com-pares to $6.88 a yearago. Baled alfalfa hit$203 per ton, up from$198 in July and $196 ayear ago. The soybean

price, at $15.90 perbushel, is up 50 centsfrom July and comparesto $13.40 a year ago. Thepreliminary all-milkprice of $17.80 per cwt.was up from $16.90 inJuly but down from$22.10 a year ago. Theofficial July MILC pay-ment is $1.638 per cwt.,up 27 cents from June.

California’s August 4bcheese milk price wasannounced at $16.57per cwt., up $1.39 fromJuly but $2.03 belowAugust 2011, and $1.16below the comparableFederal order Class IIIprice. The 4a butter pow-der price is $15.40, up$1.90 from July and$4.83 below a year ago.

The 2012 4b price av-erage now stands at$14.34, down from$16.50 at this time ayear ago and comparesto $12.69 in 2010. The4a average, at $14.66, isdown from $19.24 a yearago, and compares to$14.18 in 2010.

Things are heating upin California and I’m nottalking temperature. The

Milk Producers Council(MPC) announced thatlegal action was filed inSuperior Court of Califor-nia, stating that the Cali-fornia Department ofFood and Agriculture(CDFA) failed to followthe law in refusing tobring California’s Class4b price into better align-ment with prices paid bycheese manufacturersaround the country. The“Writ of Mandamus” wasfiled on behalf of MPC,Dairy Farmers of Ameri-ca, Security Milk Produc-ers Association and Cali-fornia Dairy Campaign.

MPC reported that theaction stems from a CDFAadministrative hearing onMay 31-June 1, 2012.That hearing was held toconsider changes to theformula used by CDFA tocalculate California’s“Class 4b” monthly mini-mum price, the price paidfor milk being sold tocheese manufacturers.

California law requiresCDFA to calculate pricesthat are in a “reasonableand sound economic re-lationship” with what

comparable milk is soldfor around the country,MPC said.

“The law is very clearthat the prices an-nounced by CDFA mustbe in reasonable align-ment with prices paid forcomparable milk pro-duced and sold aroundthe country,” said RobVandenheuvel, MPCGeneral Manager. “CDFAis violating that law and

rewarding cheese manu-facturers, including sev-eral huge national andinternational corpora-tions, with a state-spon-sored discount on themilk they buy, all at theexpense of roughly 1,600California dairy familiesthat deserve a fair pricefor their milk.”

I have regularly point-ed out the differencesbetween California’s 4b

price and how it trailsthe Federal order ClassIII price by very widemargins. Vandenheuvelcites what that has costCalifornia producers inhis August 31 newsletteravailable atw w w . m i l k p r o d u c e r -scouncil.org.

California Ag SecretaryKaren Ross says she’scommitted to working

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The breeding and calv-ing process may be chal-lenging for some dairycalf and heifer farmers.Once breeding is suc-cessful, the bred femalehas to carry the unbornto term and calve withminimum stress to thecow and the calf. Al-though this seems like astraight-forward process,there are major risk fac-tors for stillbirth and in-fectious disease.

Problematic calvingsmay result in calves de-veloping respiratory aci-dosis. Left uncorrected, itmay lead to the develop-ment of metabolic acido-sis. This causes the calf’sblood pH to rise, which

may lower the calf’s capa-bility to absorb antibod-ies from colostrum.

The following stepsmay help your calf getpassed a rough start, en-sure survival and thrive.

• Clear the airway —Remove mucous fromaround the mouth andnose, assisting the calf tobreathe. Inserting a pieceof straw into the nasalcavity or pouring somecold water on the calf’shead should initiate agasping reflex to promoterespiration.

• Dry off the calf —Dry the calf with a clean,dry towel. This should bedone if the dam is unableto dry her calf, or if the

calf is removed immedi-ately. Vigorous dryingaround the shouldersand neck encourages res-piration and helps thecalf to regulate its bodytemperature. As waterevaporates, heat is re-moved, which can leavethe calf vulnerable tochilling.

• Feed colostrum -once the calf is breathingwell, colostrum should beadministered. Accordingto DCHA Gold Standards,colostrum equaling 10percent of body weightshould be fed in the firstfour hours of life.

• Colostrum has sever-al positive effects on acalf. Not only does it pro- vide the calf with disease- fighting antibodies, but it

also increases the calf’sblood volume and im-proves blood circulation.

• Calves from a difficultcalving may need to bemoved and handled withextra care.

For more information,

you can read EnsuringSurvival with NewbornCare athttp://calfcare.ca/calf-news/ensuring-survival-with-newborn-care

Source: Dairy Calf &Heifer Association, Tipof the Week

with the state’s dairy in-dustry to find long-termsolutions and has invited32 dairy farmers, cooper-ative leaders and proces-sors to form the Califor-nia Dairy Future TaskForce, according to DairyProfit Weekly (DPW).

Ross said “It is impera-tive that task force mem-bers begin work as soonas possible and strive todevelop recommenda-tions by the end of theyear.” “As CDFA tries tobalance the interests offarmers with other dairystakeholders, coopera-tives, processors andconsumers, it is clear tous that the pathway tofuture stability can bereached by tacklingthose reforms head-on.”

Meanwhile; more than50 California Dairy Cam-paign (CDC) membershave called on Congressto pass legislation en-abling California to jointhe Federal milk market-ing order (FMMO) system.CDC executive directorLynne McBride charged

that “Prices paid to dairyproducers in Californiaare the lowest of any reg-ulated state in the nationand joining the FMMOwould increase producerprices significantly.”

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On a “happier note,” aCalifornia judge hasthrown out a lawsuitfiled by the People for theEthical Treatment of An-imals (PETA) seeking tostop California dairyfarmers from airing TVcommercials portrayinghow happy, healthy andwell-cared for the state’sdairy herds are. Somemight ask; why aren’tthe dairy farmers them-selves treated that way?

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modities dairy will sufferthe most if the 2012Farm Bill is not passedand current law is ex-tended. The Dairy Secu-rity Act which is part ofthe 2012 Farm Bill willbe put off until later thisyear.

And, of course, theMILC program all but ex-pired on Sept. 1. So un-less any short term ex-tension includes a provi-sion that would keep the

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The following chartprepared by economistDr. Ken Olson comparesMILC payments in theNortheast on a state bystate basis for MILC in

2010 and 2012 (up untilthe end of August 2012).There were no MILC pay-ments in 2011.

You can see that thepayments have substan-tially increased in com-paring 2010 and 2012due to lower farm milkprices this past year. Thefar right column showsthe percentage of in-crease between 2010and 2012in MILC pay-ments.

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Crossbreeding — orthe inter-mating of twoto three different breedsof dairy cattle — hasgained considerationand practice on manycommercial dairy opera-tions over the pastdecade. The end justi-fies the means, creatingan efficient producingdairy cow that thrivesunder the pressures of

milk production and re-production. With propergenetic selection theheterosis attained intraditional crossbreed-ing produces a genera-tion of animals that are,on average, consistentlyhigher in fertility, bodycondition, feed conver-sion rates and otherhealth traits that add tolifetime profitability.

Though true cross-breeding cannot be ac-complished within a sin-gle breed, increasedgene heterozygosity canoccur, and individualtrait improvement canbe attained when specif-ic lines of genetics arecrossed, says JeffZiegler, genomics pro-gram manager at SelectSires Inc. Specifically,

when two animals ofdistinctly different ge-netic make-up arecrossed, a boost fromthe genetic differencescan be achieved in thenext generation.

Just as easily as illus-trated in the single mat-ing of crossing specificgenetic lines, this samepractice can be appliedon a larger, broaderscale — more suitablefor modern dairy opera-tions. Using a pool ofsires that are pre-sortedin a specific line, whichare both complementaryto the genetic base, thefemale population with-in the herd and signifi-cantly different in ge-

nomic make-up, allowsthe herd to achieve anincrease in heterosiswithout conventionalcrossbreeding.

The key to achievingthe maximum opportu-nity of such genetic en-hancement within thesame breed is the care-ful, thoughtful and per-sistent identificationand segregation of ge-netically similar individ-uals. To accomplishthis, the use of pedigreecomparison alone is notsufficient, because itdoes not account for thesignificant amount ofrandom genetic sortingthat takes place at con-ception. Drastic differ-

ences in genetic make-up can and are oftenfound in full-sib mat-ings. But today, with theadditional use of genom-ic testing, a more accu-rate view and assess-ment of an individualsire’s genetic make-upcan be discovered.Through strategic sort-ing and even subsequentmatings, over multiplegenerations, the level ofsimilarity within a ge-netic line can be intensi-fied. This takes time andfocus- but it can andhas been done.

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All 15 of the ExpoSeminars and the DairyForage Seminars arequalified for one contin-uing education credit forARPAS members. In ad-dition, the Expo Seminarseries is qualified for theRACE program credits.Members of ARPAS andvets will want to take ad-vantage of these contin-uing education opportu-nities by attending WorldDairy Expo.

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DARRIDGE FARM H 31 24265 968 4 728 3GUNN STEVE H 98 22542 856 3.8 707 3.1HAGER BROS. FARM LLC. H 122 22367 920 4.1 672 3 *DAVID DUPREY H 63 21443 851 4 665 3.1HUNT FARM H 131 21833 744 3.4 658 3KAREN HERZIG X 48 19874 794 4 596 3HAGER BROS. FARM LLC. J 16 16057 825 5.1 570 3.5 *PAUL L WILLIS H 60 17714 749 4.2 561 3.2CRAIG W. AVERY J 48 12460 675 5.4 471 3.8MAPLEDGE JERSEYS J 38 11265 542 4.8 417 3.7

WORCESTERCV & MARY L SMITH JR H 32 25391 932 3.7 801 3.2OTTER RIVER FARM LLC H 218 24209 891 3.7 724 3 *WHITTIER FARMS INC. H 140 21838 820 3.8 675 3.1JIM & KRISANNE KOEBKE H 84 20109 781 3.9 616 3.1TEMPLETON DEVELOPMENTAL CR H 30 19975 876 4.4 604 3TEMPLETON DEVELOPMENTAL CR H 25 19036 881 4.6 596 3.1CHERRY HILL FARM H 78 18220 707 3.9 582 3.2

NEW HAMPSHIRECHESHIRE

VINCENT & CAROL MALNATI H 93 18783 701 3.7 567 3ECHO FARM INC. J 25 15502 707 4.6 539 3.5ECHO FARM INC. G 12 15083 749 5 521 3.5ECHO FARM INC. M 88 15437 593 3.8 490 3.2

GRAFTONPATCH FAMILY H 108 24403 967 4 755 3.1DOUGLAS & DEBORA ERB H 86 23337 928 4 724 3.1RICH & DOREEN MORRIS H 155 22232 837 3.8 689 3.1GRAFTON COUNTY FARM H 81 21576 829 3.8 668 3.1WILLIAM & DIANNE MINOT H 33 20615 780 3.8 655 3.2JOHN C. PERKINS H 132 20257 762 3.8 635 3.1SCOTT & COLLEEN JOHNSTON H 23 18970 696 3.7 581 3.1PUTNAM GLEN X 30 14988 565 3.8 476 3.2RUSSELL & MARY HICKS J 52 11911 569 4.8 427 3.6

MERRIMACK-BELKNAPPINELANE FARM H 252 29520 1003 3.4 914 3.1 *BOHANAN FARM H 194 27520 969 3.5 819 3 *TOPLINE JERSEYS X 13 24937 964 3.9 769 3.1YEATON DAIRY FARM H 93 22084 938 4.2 718 3.3TOPLINE JERSEYS J 68 18339 867 4.7 653 3.6

ROCKINGHAMSTUART F H 246 23685 915 3.9 727 3.1

SULLIVANPUTNAM FARMS INC. H 485 24279 878 3.6 740 3TAYLOR FARM INC. H 41 21691 764 3.5 647 3EDWARD MACGLAFLIN H 498 20710 870 4.2 645 3.1JOHN W. LUTHER H 39 19314 694 3.6 582 3GREGORY & MARCIA CLARK B 16 17183 785 4.6 569 3.3TAYLOR FARM INC. M 18 18310 602 3.3 538 2.9GREGORY & MARCIA CLARK M 30 16869 680 4 532 3.2

NEW YORKMONTGOMERY

GLEN MEADOWS FARM J 163 19037 858 4.5 700 3.7HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD H 19 21323 821 3.9 681 3.2PETERSHEIM SAMUEL & SADIE H 88 21598 785 3.6 642 3HOBART & CYNTHIA PICKARD J 21 16475 878 5.3 631 3.8JOHN G. KELLETT JR. H 60 18914 756 4 592 3.1PHILLIPS & SUSAN FERRY J 62 15071 727 4.8 559 3.7DELLAVALE FARM H 29 13783 517 3.8 437 3.2

DELLAVALE FARM J 25 9448 436 4.6 341 3.6

OTSEGOM. CHARLES EVANS H 55 23878 882 3.7 729 3.1

SCHOHARIESEVEN VIEW FARM H 102 21300 812 3.8 697 3.3SLATEHILL FARM H 143 21406 802 3.7 655 3.1MIKE SWART H 80 19766 755 3.8 601 3GEORGE B. WILSON J 101 14714 688 4.7 534 3.6GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT G 38 14667 631 4.3 467 3.2GEORGE & KATHY CRAFT X 26 14511 565 3.9 458 3.2

WASHINGTONIDEAL DAIRY FARMS H 965 28306 1082 3.8 884 3.1 *HOLLISTER BROTHERS H 102 22731 903 4 693 3WINDY LEA FARM H 152 20704 797 3.8 636 3.1DON DURKEE H 75 20586 848 4.1 626 3SKIFF FARMS INC. H 80 18082 663 3.7 557 3.1SKIFF FARMS INC. B 20 15467 618 4 530 3.4ALAIN ETHIER X 42 16532 666 4 512 3.1MICHAEL & LOUISE WOODDELL H 97 14908 486 3.3 386 2.6

ORGANICMONTGOMERY

JOHN G. KELLETT JR. H 60 18914 756 4 592 3.1

RHODE ISLANDKENT

KEVIN BREENE H 33 17513 646 3.7 524 3KEVIN BREENE X 25 14926 639 4.3 485 3.2

THE WOLOOHOJIAN FAMILY G 12 3086 123 4 95 3.1

PROVIDENCEWRIGHT'S DAIRY FARM H 147 26088 994 3.8 792 3

WASHINGTONTHE LAPRISE FAMILY J 31 15505 708 4.6 554 3.6

VERMONTADDISON

VORSTEVELD FARM H 763 28980 1049 3.6 920 3.2 *KAYHART BROTHERS LLC H 607 28312 1024 3.6 852 3 *TIM & JULIE HOWLETT H 544 26945 945 3.5 843 3.1 *B DANYOW FARM LLC H 767 27396 1018 3.7 822 3 *WAYNE & JEANNINE PARTRIDGE H 113 26530 979 3.7 821 3.1WOODNOTCH FARMS INC. H 302 25555 978 3.8 813 3.2BRACE ALEX & MICHELE H 160 25144 1000 4 772 3.1 *FOSTER BROTHERS FARM INC. H 474 25352 958 3.8 772 3 *HATCH FARM INC. H 574 25218 925 3.7 768 3 *CHIMNEY POINT FARM L.P H 135 24059 907 3.8 731 3 *MARC & NORRIS BRISSON H 856 22876 831 3.6 700 3.1 *TERRIER LEE H 35 22221 807 3.6 664 3HANSON STEPHEN & SYLVIA X 55 21652 725 3.3 648 3ARTHUR & JOAN HUESTIS H 317 20895 803 3.8 646 3.1HAROLD & ANJE DEGRAAF H 127 19612 799 4.1 635 3.2ANTHONY & BARBARA CORREIA H 444 20255 785 3.9 622 3.1JEFF & BRIAN TREADWAY H 361 20697 802 3.9 622 3ROBERT & SUZANNE HUNT X 300 20180 746 3.7 617 3.1 *ORR ACRES H 96 19565 722 3.7 593 3MILES & CHERYL TUDHOPE H 44 19184 746 3.9 591 3.1MILES & CHERYL TUDHOPE B 42 17147 706 4.1 589 3.4JEFFREY & OLIVE PHILLIPS H 52 19571 740 3.8 578 3FIFIELD JEFF & LISE H 153 18370 719 3.9 569 3.1LESLIE RUBLEE H 65 18380 697 3.8 545 3MARTHA SEIFERT H 12 16552 633 3.8 505 3.1KETTLE TOP FARM H 19 16807 575 3.4 487 2.9SCOTT & MARY PURINTON H 58 15852 584 3.7 471 3JOHN & LISA ROBERTS B 159 13778 546 4 448 3.3DAVID & MELANIE CARMICHAEL J 55 12151 543 4.5 425 3.5COTA BROTHERS FARM INC. X 95 13574 493 3.6 404 3TACONIC END FARM J 31 11268 543 4.8 404 3.6MIEDEMAS THE H 123 11222 434 3.9 340 3MICHAEL LEE X 33 2136 63 2.9 59 2.8

BENNINGTONWILHELM & KARL STROHMAIER X 117 22799 906 4 749 3.3DAVID TOOLEY H 81 22407 910 4.1 695 3.1

CALEDONIAWAYSIDE MEADOW FARM LLC H 219 25418 881 3.5 792 3.1PHILIP BROWN H 52 24400 916 3.8 767 3.1ROGER & JOY WOOD H 62 24695 893 3.6 761 3.1DON-SIM FARM H 177 24400 862 3.5 732 3 *SCOTCH BURN FARM H 113 22776 908 4 715 3.1DOROTHY & ANGELA WILLSON H 102 21657 816 3.8 681 3.1KEITH DAY H 63 21562 881 4.1 674 3.1SCOTT LANGMAID H 52 21271 792 3.7 663 3.1KEMPTON H 327 22245 961 4.3 661 3LUCKY HILL FARM J 172 16246 826 5.1 615 3.8JAMES W. SEYMOUR H 55 18976 745 3.9 599 3.2LAGGIS BROS. J 446 16800 771 4.6 590 3.5HOWARD & JACQUELINE BENNETT H 79 17935 703 3.9 560 3.1PLYN N BEATTIE H 68 17741 692 3.9 558 3.1DON LANGMAID H 48 17436 637 3.7 537 3.1WILLIAM & GWEN PEARL J 67 14801 688 4.6 513 3.5ROLAND & SHONNA HEATH JR. H 49 15858 627 4 467 2.9BRIAN & KATHLEEN SOMERS J 48 12574 562 4.5 450 3.6ERIC BEAN J 36 11087 499 4.5 388 3.5

CHITTENDENMURRAY THOMPSON H 16 22680 957 4.2 739 3.3BRUCE & MARY TAFT J 262 18067 931 5.2 702 3.9CREAM H 19 22604 886 3.9 685 3PAT FITZGERALD H 37 20988 755 3.6 633 3NORDIC HOLSTEINS LLC H 126 20684 699 3.4 616 3 *PAT FITZGERALD B 23 18760 731 3.9 614 3.3NORDIC HOLSTEINS LLC H 154 19858 691 3.5 598 3 *

CREAM J 21 15874 791 5 573 3.6

MURRAY THOMPSON G 28 15321 782 5.1 542 3.5

ESSEXROUTHIER & SONS H 312 25922 959 3.7 803 3.1AUBURN S H 249 23165 934 4 731 3.2STEPHEN & CARLA RUSSO H 28 20709 777 3.8 633 3.1

RICHARD & MURIEL MARTIN H 208 20224 741 3.7 630 3.1

FRANKLINHOWRIGAN HOME FARM H 271 25773 937 3.6 819 3.2DAN & SHAWN GINGUE H 586 25260 1050 4.2 789 3.1 *MIKE BENJAMIN H 526 24000 947 3.9 753 3.1 *ANDREW & SUSAN BROUILLETTE H 78 24338 923 3.8 746 3.1WYNN PARADEE H 42 24307 801 3.3 741 3LTD. CARPSDALE FARMS H 87 22950 826 3.6 740 3.2BERKSON DAIRY H 111 23529 887 3.8 740 3.1REAL & MARY LAROCHE H 262 23604 846 3.6 707 3 *BALLARD ACRES H 221 22764 879 3.9 705 3.1TOM & MARY MACHIA H 161 22722 867 3.8 703 3.1TOM & MARY MACHIA X 24 21050 876 4.2 682 3.2SIZEN DAIRY FARM H 158 21849 1066 4.9 670 3.1LLOYD DIANE & BRADLEY LUMBRA H 135 21942 823 3.8 666 3HAROLD J. & LAWRENCE HOWRIGAN H 275 21158 812 3.8 661 3.1WARREN HULL & SONS H 92 21715 802 3.7 653 3HOWRIGAN HJ & A & LAWRENCE H 239 20927 778 3.7 647 3.1DANIEL & KAREN FORTIN H 89 21291 808 3.8 647 3GARY & CRAIG TINKER J 128 17582 861 4.9 630 3.6PAUL-LIN DAIRY J 30 16463 748 4.5 595 3.6J. & MACCAUSLAND S. WOLCOTT J 25 15563 735 4.7 587 3.8BEN WILLIAMS H 49 18666 690 3.7 561 3BEN WILLIAMS X 33 16856 692 4.1 554 3.3PARADEE DORA & BRAD CALLAN H 77 16078 620 3.9 512 3.2GARRY & EILEEN TRUDELL H 110 15254 570 3.7 440 2.9MARC & CAROL JONES X 62 12574 532 4.2 436 3.5LONGE LLOYD & MARIE X 81 13060 506 3.9 410 3.1NEIL H. & JOANNE W. DOANE J 86 10623 469 4.4 385 3.6FLEURYS MAPLE HILL FARM J 38 10943 461 4.2 378 3.5KIRT WESTCOM H 124 11592 448 3.9 356 3.1WALTER & DIANE BERTHIAUME X 40 10523 411 3.9 323 3.1

GRAND ISLEJ & M LADD FAMILIES FARM H 67 19556 593 3 572 2.9

LAMOILLEARTHUR & LARRY MORRILL H 31 22434 878 3.9 677 3DEBORA WICKART H 28 16258 599 3.7 488 3

WARREN RANKIN G 42 11114 423 3.8 342 3.1

ORANGEWHITE FARM H 120 24905 921 3.7 798 3.2ROBERT & MELANIE SWENSON H 44 25654 967 3.8 790 3.1PINELLO FAMILY FARM H 241 24054 953 4 748 3.1VERMONT TECH COLLEGE H 103 22961 903 3.9 745 3.2HARKDALE FARM INC. H 64 22011 890 4 708 3.2ROBERT J HOWE H 28 19546 776 4 605 3.1RAY E. CHURCHILL J 20 16167 755 4.7 598 3.7RANDY & AMY FERRIS J 41 16437 712 4.3 596 3.6TIM & JANET ANGELL J 59 16457 753 4.6 583 3.5HANFIELDBJ J 59 15663 753 4.8 579 3.7DERRICK & BEVERLY WRIGHT J 47 16311 759 4.7 578 3.5CHAPMAN COREY & ANN H 52 18409 700 3.8 569 3.1HARKDALE FARM INC. J 90 15147 779 5.1 569 3.8ANTHONY & CHRISTINE BROWN J 41 15505 735 4.7 552 3.6OUGHTA-BE-FARM LLP J 12 15903 725 4.6 551 3.5PEASE FAMILY FARM & SHIRLEY PEASE H 88 18242 675 3.7 551 3JOSEPH O. ANGELL J 41 15245 714 4.7 548 3.6KENNETH & LISA PRESTON H 54 16727 603 3.6 546 3.3ALLENVILLE FARM H 81 18472 694 3.8 540 2.9ROBERT J HOWE J 16 13856 666 4.8 511 3.7NONEMACHER CHRIS X 41 15861 621 3.9 509 3.2DAVID CHILDS J 45 13793 634 4.6 498 3.6L.JR. & GORDON HUNTINGTON X 67 15868 638 4 496 3.1A. & K. BURGESS HERD 1 H 10 16039 642 4 492 3.1OUGHTA-BE-FARM LLP J 50 13862 653 4.7 490 3.5DUANE & DALE WILLIAMS H 36 16316 570 3.5 471 2.9JAMES WILLIAMS X 28 15072 601 4 467 3.1WARREN PRESTON FARM 1 H 83 14675 563 3.8 457 3.1LLOYD & JASON BAKER J 69 12296 585 4.8 452 3.7DEAN & TERRI CONANT A 61 13963 562 4 428 3.1A. & K. BURGESS HERD 1 G 26 12504 576 4.6 427 3.4PEASE FAMILY FARM & SHIRLEY PEASE G 10 12253 594 4.8 424 3.5JAMES T DOYLE H 34 13612 539 4 405 3STEVEN & LINDA SMALL J 45 11696 505 4.3 403 3.4M. GARY MULLEN X 18 12440 509 4.1 402 3.2CHESTER & SCHEINDEL ABBOT X 50 11853 527 4.4 397 3.3M. GARY MULLEN J 34 10712 490 4.6 376 3.5CRAIG RUSSELL X 51 12799 483 3.8 375 2.9JAMES & DAWN BLODGETT J 63 10509 494 4.7 372 3.5THEODORE & LINDA HOYT A 55 12131 464 3.8 363 3

ORLEANSVERNON & MARY JUDITH HURD H 49 23099 916 4 730 3.2TAFT WILLARD & TED H 401 22578 892 4 705 3.1J DENIS & CLAIRE MICHAUD H 434 23680 853 3.6 688 2.9 *NEIGHBORHOOD FARM H 815 22135 844 3.8 669 3 *ANDERSONVILLE DAIRY LLC H 229 21085 870 4.1 657 3.1WEBSTER DANIEL & MEGAN H 84 20059 747 3.7 611 3DOUG NELSON H 95 19353 697 3.6 600 3.1PADDLEBRIDGE HOLSTEINS H 57 19117 705 3.7 580 3BRUCE & LAURIE PERRON H 59 19650 716 3.6 578 2.9JACQUES COUTURE H 66 19228 678 3.5 565 2.9ADAM & JOANNA LIDBACK X 32 18182 693 3.8 564 3.1GARY & GAIL LYMAN H 71 17548 662 3.8 546 3.1JAMES & SHARLYN JORDAN H 258 18175 655 3.6 544 3ANDY ANDREWS H 93 17382 645 3.7 531 3.1RANDALL DEXTER & ALICE H 109 16585 622 3.8 507 3.1PAMELA HELENEK J 25 13695 660 4.8 496 3.6RYAN BROS X 209 13583 669 4.9 481 3.5

Vermont DHIA Country Folks List for the Month Ending August 2012

Following is the August 2012 VT DHIA Top 40 herds of 10 or more animals based on proteinpounds in each County serviced by VT DHIA and processed through the Dairy RecordsManagement Processing Center, Raleigh, NC during the calendar month. Rolling herd averageswill appear on this list for herds which have chosen the option to have their herd averagepublished and the herd has 12 consecutive tests including components for each test.

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Ultrasound is one ofthe earliest, most reli-able tools available fordiagnosing pregnancy.According to Interna-tional Bovine TrainingSolutions, it providesmore meaningful infor-mation than other meth-ods.

Ultrasound use hasbeen a popular diagnos-tic tool for detecting ear-

ly pregnancies, but thetrue benefit to reproduc-tion comes from identify-ing the open cows evensooner. A skilled ultra-sonographer can identifya fetus and a heartbeatwithin 26 days of gesta-tion. A pregnancy atsuch an early stage re-quires more methodicalscans since the fetusand pocket of fluid are

very small making it dif-ficult to detect.

Following the schedulefor timed artificial in-semination (A.I.) pro-grams, most people whoinclude ultrasound intotheir pregnancy diagno-sis wait until after 32days bred to check forpregnancy. The fetus ismuch bigger at this timeand there is more fluid tohelp detect a pregnancy.

Ultrasound testingalso plays a major roleafter diagnosing preg-nancy.

• Identifying dead fe-tuses — Soon after fertil-ization there is some em-bryonic loss beginning totake place and continuesafter fertilization in a de-creasing rate. Most ofthe loss takes place priorto day 45 of the pregnan-cy. There can be manyfetuses dead or dyingduring the time of thepregnancy diagnosis de-pending on when thepregnancy diagnosis oc-curs.

• Once dead fetusesare identified, strategiescan be applied to resyn-chronize them as quickly

as possible. This will im-prove heat detection rateand ultimately increasethe pregnancy rates.

• Detecting small py-ometras — Using a pal-pator to detect small py-ometras can be difficult.However, using ultra-sound, even a small py-ometra can plainly bedistinguished from anearly pregnancy andstrategies can be appliedto return the cow to afertile state (giving an in-jection of prostaglandin).

• Maximizing profits —For bull-bred herds, rec-ognizing pregnanciesand staging them pre-cisely so that the dairyknows when to dry thecow is important toboosting profits. Ultra-sound is considered tobe exceptional at doingthis since it can morefind pregnancies earlierin gestation. By applyingmeasuring techniques tothe fetus, the stage of thepregnancy can be antici-pated with strong accu-racy.

Source: Dairy Calf &Heifer Association, Tipof the Week

Vermont Dairy Herd Improvement Assn., Inc.226 Holiday Drive Ste. 3

White River Jct, VT 05001-2089Phone 1-800-639-8067

NAME Brd Cows Milk FAT % PRO %* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

NAME Brd Cows Milk FAT % PRO %* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

NAME Brd Cows Milk FAT % PRO %* Denotes Herds Milked 3X

DHI TOP 40 FORAUGUST

LEATHER JEREMY & JENNIFER J 76 14207 643 4.5 476 3.4JACK & ANNE LAZOR J 50 12670 622 4.9 464 3.7LEATHER JEREMY & JENNIFER G 12 13686 585 4.3 431 3.1LAURENCE LUMSDEN & FAMILY H 49 14039 496 3.5 422 3ANDREW KEHLER A 54 12981 502 3.9 414 3.2WAYNE SR. DONCASTER J 51 9898 430 4.3 343 3.5

RUTLANDRICHARD SHELDON H 193 26357 945 3.6 789 3 *CALEB P SMITH J 65 16948 871 5.1 641 3.8CASH & KAREN RUANE H 70 20218 735 3.6 621 3.1BARTHOLOMEW BROS. HERD 1 H 107 18945 745 3.9 570 3CLIFTON & D.R. CRESSY H 34 18219 661 3.6 528 2.9CASH & KAREN RUANE X 13 14913 620 4.2 512 3.4PAUL & KARI LUSSIER H 144 17594 560 3.2 491 2.8 *BARTHOLOMEW BROS. HERD 1 A 24 14962 614 4.1 475 3.2JOESPH & OR UNA MORRISSETTE H 28 14776 526 3.6 443 3PARKER DAVID & MICHELE H 91 13412 510 3.8 429 3.2SHAUN YOUNG H 39 14838 557 3.8 415 2.8SHAUN YOUNG X 30 11083 451 4.1 344 3.1

WASHINGTONFAIRMONT FARM H 850 26038 1001 3.8 803 3.1 *WALTER C'O RAYMON BO BOTHFELD H 55 23744 857 3.6 752 3.2DAVID PULLMAN H 200 22891 868 3.8 707 3.1DOUGLAS H & SHARON A TURNER H 40 23561 748 3.2 705 3DAVID PULLMAN X 34 18838 831 4.4 639 3.4FRANK & MARILYN JOHNSON H 74 21269 738 3.5 629 3STANLEY & CATHERINE SCRIBNER H 285 18958 727 3.8 607 3.2MORGAN & JENNIFER CHURCHILL X 93 17358 714 4.1 570 3.3MOLLY BROOK FARMS J 119 14322 702 4.9 550 3.8CHARLES P. CARRIER H 84 17840 706 4 548 3.1JAMES ACKERMANN H 53 16581 655 4 520 3.1STEPHEN & AMY BOTHFELD H 65 16620 629 3.8 498 3WOODARD FARM X 26 14906 648 4.3 476 3.2HARVEST HILL FARM A 13 15401 583 3.8 473 3.1HARVEST HILL FARM A 13 14658 563 3.8 458 3.1WALT & JOSEPH MAHR MORSE JR. J 26 13311 725 5.4 448 3.4JOHN ARMSTRONG J 20 10691 474 4.4 386 3.6VONTRAPP FARMSTEAD X 44 10288 506 4.9 342 3.3

WINDHAMMARK RUSHTON H 34 23537 957 4.1 758 3.2

AMY & NICK STONE H 27 22724 901 4 705 3.1MARK RUSHTON J 24 16865 832 4.9 640 3.8WESTMINSTER FARM H 654 20864 783 3.8 630 3PETER MILLER H 161 19228 798 4.2 583 3AMY & NICK STONE X 15 16431 775 4.7 581 3.5KEVIN HAMILTON H 49 18436 725 3.9 575 3.1LILAC RIDGE FARM H 41 18004 742 4.1 552 3.1THE CORSE FARM H 60 16539 646 3.9 503 3MALCOLM SUMNER J 43 13971 717 5.1 499 3.6THE PUTNEY SCHOOL X 38 15903 662 4.2 496 3.1

WINDSORROBETH HOLSTIENS LLC. H 111 23797 905 3.8 735 3.1RHOMAN WAI H 484 23659 823 3.5 729 3.1 *MICHAEL & HEIDI DOLLOFF H 83 22764 903 4 703 3.1DAVID AINSWORTH H 48 22592 795 3.5 683 3RICHARDSON FAMILY FARM J 60 16809 982 5.8 680 4GEORGE MILLER H 67 20774 742 3.6 650 3.1BASSETT ROBERT P J 83 17069 869 5.1 622 3.6JEFFREY & DAVID TOWNSEND H 153 19763 706 3.6 617 3.1SPRING BROOK FARM J 48 14801 670 4.5 512 3.5MIKE L CLARK X 34 14375 584 4.1 458 3.2JAMES & TINA SPAULDING JR. J 16 12504 520 4.2 430 3.4GREEN ACRES MILKING SHORTHORNS M 42 14148 491 3.5 429 3JAMES & TINA SPAULDING JR. A 28 13083 479 3.7 404 3.1LONE OAK FARM X 31 10110 406 4 321 3.2ROYAL TERRACE GUERNSEYS G 13 9125 443 4.9 314 3.4

ORGANICADDISON

TACONIC END FARM J 31 11268 543 4.8 404 3.6MIEDEMAS THE H 123 11222 434 3.9 340 3

FRANKLINBEN WILLIAMS H 49 18666 690 3.7 561 3BEN WILLIAMS X 33 16856 692 4.1 554 3.3GARRY & EILEEN TRUDELL H 110 15254 570 3.7 440 2.9KIRT WESTCOM H 124 11592 448 3.9 356 3.1WALTER & DIANE BERTHIAUME X 40 10523 411 3.9 323 3.1

ORANGEROBERT J HOWE H 28 19546 776 4 605 3.1CHAPMAN COREY & ANN H 52 18409 700 3.8 569 3.1

ANTHONY & CHRISTINE BROWN J 41 15505 735 4.7 552 3.6OUGHTA-BE-FARM LLP J 12 15903 725 4.6 551 3.5ALLENVILLE FARM H 81 18472 694 3.8 540 2.9ROBERT J HOWE J 16 13856 666 4.8 511 3.7DAVID CHILDS J 45 13793 634 4.6 498 3.6OUGHTA-BE-FARM LLP J 50 13862 653 4.7 490 3.5DEAN & TERRI CONANT A 61 13963 562 4 428 3.1JAMES T DOYLE H 34 13612 539 4 405 3M. GARY MULLEN X 18 12440 509 4.1 402 3.2CHESTER & SCHEINDEL ABBOT X 50 11853 527 4.4 397 3.3M. GARY MULLEN J 34 10712 490 4.6 376 3.5CRAIG RUSSELL X 51 12799 483 3.8 375 2.9THEODORE & LINDA HOYT A 55 12131 464 3.8 363 3DANIEL J CILLEY X 25 11423 467 4.1 363 3.2

ORLEANSPADDLEBRIDGE HOLSTEINS H 57 19117 705 3.7 580 3ANDY ANDREWS H 93 17382 645 3.7 531 3.1RANDALL DEXTER & ALICE H 109 16585 622 3.8 507 3.1

JACK & ANNE LAZOR J 50 12670 622 4.9 464 3.7

RUTLANDSHAUN YOUNG H 39 14838 557 3.8 415 2.8SHAUN YOUNG X 30 11083 451 4.1 344 3.1

WASHINGTONDOUGLAS H & SHARON A TURNER H 40 23561 748 3.2 705 3FRANK & MARILYN JOHNSON H 74 21269 738 3.5 629 3MORGAN & JENNIFER CHURCHILL X 93 17358 714 4.1 570 3.3CHARLES P. CARRIER H 84 17840 706 4 548 3.1JAMES ACKERMANN H 53 16581 655 4 520 3.1STEPHEN & AMY BOTHFELD H 65 16620 629 3.8 498 3WOODARD FARM X 26 14906 648 4.3 476 3.2WALT & JOSEPH MAHR MORSE JR. J 26 13311 725 5.4 448 3.4

WINDHAMPETER MILLER H 161 19228 798 4.2 583 3THE CORSE FARM H 60 16539 646 3.9 503 3MALCOLM SUMNER J 43 13971 717 5.1 499 3.6

WINDSORJAMES JR. & TINA SPAULDING J 16 12504 520 4.2 430 3.4JAMES JR. & TINA SPAULDING A 28 13083 479 3.7 404 3.1LONE OAK FARM X 31 10110 406 4 321 3.2

HERD NAME COWS BRD RHA RHA RHA MILK FAT PRO

Figures From Agritech Analytics,a wholly owned subsidiary of Holstein Association USA.

Top Herds For August

NEW HAMPSHIRESTRAFFORDSCRUTON'S DAIRY 249 H 25544 892 749

NEW YORKCAYUGAVALLEY MOUND FARM 6 H 22961 990 762AURORA RIDGE DAIRY 1939 H 28944 1081 866CHENANGOANGELROSE DAIRY 83 X 22727 847 698HILLBROOK HOLSTEINS 20 H 21950 827 664CLINTONCHA-LIZ FARM LLC 986 H 28592 982 843CORTLANDCURRIE VALLEY DAIRY LLC 904 H 27084 1040 841DELAWAREDARLING,ROBERT & SONS 193 J 16068 744 577GENESEEOAKFIELD CORNERS DAIRY 2 1393 H 23874 837 739JEFFERSONGRAND VENTURE DAIRY 860 H 27899 1018 865HYLIGHT FARMS, LLC 366 H 29437 1114 906LIVINGSTONROLLNVIEW FARMS 1062 H 28601 1023 873ONEIDAWORMONT DAIRY 265 H 16952 725 556MADISON5 B RANCH 35 H 31526 945 943MONTGOMERYEILDON TWEED FARM 992 H 28738 1145 914ONONDAGAMOUNTFIELD FARM 162 H 24233 939 765OTSEGOSILVER SPOON DAIRY 81 H 23687 907 717FLY CREEK VALLEY FARMS 84 H 22436 863 699ST. LAWRENCEWOODCREST DAIRY LLC 2721 H 26319 938 788SCHOHARIEGAIGE FARMS 52 H 17851 657 533WASHINGTONCRITERRIDGE 47 H 23039 783 674CAROLRAY FARMS 86 H 20075 753 630WYOMINGTRUE FARMS INC 1088 H 25663 955 786EMERLING FARMS 1114 H 24496 880 748

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MAINEANDROSCOGGIN-SAGADAHOCSTEPHEN BRIGGS DHIR-AP H 477.1 27949 980 3.5 829 3.0 3XR.E.HEMOND FARM INC. DHI-AP H 314.2 26886 941 3.5 816 3.0HEMOND HILL FARM DHI H 64.5 26325 1009 3.8 798 3.0TWIN BROOK DAIRY LLC DHI-AP H 106.3 25800 966 3.7 785 3.0 3XALDEN FISHER DHIR-AP H 41.3 23286 865 3.7 689 3.0WATERMAN FARM INC. DHIR-AP H 62.8 20817 776 3.7 628 3.0BOTMA FARM DHI-AP H 93.0 19344 720 3.7 597 3.1EAST LEDGE FARM DHIR H 53.6 19472 751 3.9 596 3.1ALDEN FISHER DHIR-AP M 27.3 19758 710 3.6 595 3.0LOWELL FAMILY FARM DHIR J 74.5 15997 747 4.7 580 3.6CHRIS & JEANIE LEWIS DHI-AP H 116.8 19126 711 3.7 580 3.0JOHN & SANDY NUTTING DHIR H 30.6 18476 691 3.7 576 3.1BARKER FARMS INC DHI-AP H 107.7 18177 673 3.7 557 3.1CHRIS & JEANIE LEWIS DHI-AP A 17.6 18276 694 3.8 545 3.0JOSEPH & VIRGINIA ROSEBERRY DHI-AP H 81.2 17591 640 3.6 519 3.0

CUMBERLANDKAYBEN HOLSTEINS DHIR H 74.6 25171 926 3.7 751 3.0HALL C.W. DHIR H 52.3 21745 867 4.0 677 3.1BAKER BROOK FARM DHIR-AP X 57.5 20557 773 3.8 648 3.2PINELAND FARMS, INC DHIR H 78.6 20608 806 3.9 625 3.0GARY WINSHIP AND FAMILY DHI-AP H 47.9 19512 717 3.7 589 3.0YOUNG C.E. DHIR H 53.5 18748 693 3.7 571 3.0TRUDY GRAFFAM DHI-AP A 25.4 16469 630 3.8 508 3.1

FRANKLINDAVIS, JIM & RICK DHIR H 56.3 21270 839 3.9 669 3.1JOHN DONALD DHI-AP H 77.3 19732 695 3.5 571 2.9MARC BAILEY DHI-AP H 61.4 19727 658 3.3 570 2.9FARRINGTON, THAYDEN DHIR-AP H 55.5 18350 725 4.0 569 3.1BAILEY HILL FARM DHIR-AP H 32.4 18574 665 3.6 568 3.1THOMAS BAILEY DHI-AP H 13.7 17751 602 3.4 527 3.0RICHARD COREY DHI-AP X 41.6 16683 686 4.1 521 3.1SHADY LANE FARM DHI-AP X 36.6 14875 640 4.3 506 3.4

KENNEBECSILVER MAPLE FARMS INC 1 DHI-AP H 121.2 27404 1014 3.7 819 3.0PEARSON RICHARD DHI-AP H 97.1 23177 962 4.2 742 3.2SILVER MAPLE FARMS INC 1 DHI-AP J 91.5 20951 987 4.7 731 3.5CLEMEDOW FARM DHI-AP H 93.0 23277 760 3.3 730 3.1NICK MICHAUD DHI-AP H 138.6 20624 786 3.8 620 3.0 3XGAIL QUIMBY DHI-AP X 75.7 20013 845 4.2 619 3.1PEARSON RICHARD DHI-AP X 14.4 16896 810 4.8 603 3.6JASON & JOY RAY DHI-AP J 62.2 15272 651 4.3 533 3.5

KNOX-LINCOLNRALPH PEARSE & SONS DHI-AP H 31.9 24450 891 3.6 730 3.0HAWES LINCOLN J DHIR-AP H 34.8 18940 735 3.9 595 3.1

OXFORDBISSELL JOHN & CINDY DHI-AP H 75.6 25479 836 3.3 748 2.9CONANT ACRES INC. DHIR H 100.5 22492 855 3.8 692 3.1KUVAJA FARMS INC DHI-AP H 36.5 21377 764 3.6 650 3.0KUVAJA FARMS INC DHI-AP J 21.5 16567 708 4.3 572 3.5LONE MOUNTAIN FARM DHI-AP H 21.3 18332 690 3.8 563 3.1BRIAN M. BAILEY DHI-AP H 30.6 17726 647 3.7 542 3.1

PENOBSCOT-PISCATAQUISMATT ROGERS DHI-APCS H 331.0 27240 970 3.6 807 3.0 3XVEAZLAND FARMS DHIRAPCS H 378.2 24715 862 3.5 757 3.1STONYVALE INC. DHIRAPCS H 993.5 24583 831 3.4 736 3.0 3XSIMPSON RON,BETH DHI-AP H 654.6 24742 874 3.5 725 2.9 3XSCOTT KEITH DHI-AP H 52.0 22733 875 3.8 704 3.1UNIVERSITY OF MAINE DHI-AP H 44.9 22362 879 3.9 667 3.0SAWYER WILLIAM & SONS DHIRAPCS H 179.8 20512 798 3.9 650 3.2VELGOUSE FARM, LLC DHI-AP H 125.5 20405 758 3.7 627 3.1LIBBY LAND DHI-AP H 187.3 20117 729 3.6 622 3.1HOWARD BROS DHI-AP H 203.5 19051 721 3.8 593 3.1

SOMERSETDICKINSON FRANK DHI-APCS H 71.7 24630 837 3.4 735 3.0CHARTRAND FARMS INC. DHI-AP H 266.9 24220 935 3.9 722 3.0CAMBRIDGE FARMS DHI-APCS X 270.5 19959 866 4.3 670 3.4SOMERSET FARMS L.P DHI-AP H 410.6 21751 809 3.7 661 3.0MARK OUELLETTE JR. DHI-AP H 173.5 19454 802 4.1 633 3.3FARRAND CHARLES DHI-AP H 59.0 20559 749 3.6 614 3.0BOSWORTH FARMS INC. DHI-AP H 380.1 20656 786 3.8 612 3.0SEVEY LAROY L DHI-APCS X 84.3 18280 785 4.3 590 3.2DEAN PAINE DHI-AP H 57.8 19716 702 3.6 578 2.9JOSHUA CLARK DHI-AP J 42.6 16089 768 4.8 570 3.5SMITH ROGER DHI H 49.9 17725 722 4.1 555 3.1GRASSLAND DHI-AP X 43.7 16907 619 3.7 516 3.1JAMES STROUT DHIR-AP H 46.2 16366 606 3.7 513 3.1

WALDOTHE THOMPSON FARM DHI-AP H 68.6 23694 935 3.9 735 3.1LARRABEE HAROLD & GALEN DHI-APCS H 464.9 23732 922 3.9 699 2.9INGRAHAM JOHN W & SONS DHI-APCS H 467.7 21778 855 3.9 678 3.1SCHOFIELD, WAYNE DHI-AP H 21.2 20209 744 3.7 612 3.0KEENE DAIRY DHI-AP H 103.3 19267 730 3.8 590 3.1CLEMENTS WALTER DHI-AP H 37.4 18868 668 3.5 553 2.9

YORKJOHNSON FARM INC. DHIR H 82.7 23200 827 3.6 748 3.2ALDERWOOD FARM, INC. DHI-AP H 87.7 20301 732 3.6 635 3.1HIGHLAND FARMS INC DHIR J 256.4 17555 850 4.8 618 3.5DUNN, FRED DHI H 50.4 20188 736 3.6 615 3.0GIRARD, RYAN DHI-AP H 24.9 19577 694 3.5 611 3.1HARRISON FARM DHIR-AP H 42.1 19131 735 3.8 607 3.2LEARY FARM INC. DHI-AP H 50.0 16958 645 3.8 505 3.0

NEW HAMPSHIRECHESHIREWINDYHURST FM PARTNERSHIP DHIR-AP H 181.7 26341 1006 3.8 790 3.0

STONEHOLM FARM DHI-APCS H 772.4 24577 833 3.4 735 3.0 3XSAWYER SHELDON S DHI-AP J 320.7 17043 831 4.9 620 3.6STONEWALL FARM DHI-AP H 26.6 17098 655 3.8 512 3.0

GRAFTONRITCHIE, GEORGE F. HD2 DHI-AP H 15.1 22299 687 3.1 696 3.1KEITH DAVID DHI-AP H 217.1 19627 804 4.1 627 3.2RITCHIE, GEORGE F. HD3 DHI-AP X 23.7 15575 662 4.3 557 3.6RITCHIE GEORGE F HD 1 DHI-AP A 74.8 16830 587 3.5 538 3.2

HILLSBOROFITCH FARM, LLC DHI-AP H 102.2 26504 865 3.3 797 3.0KNOXLAND FARM INC DHI-AP H 332.6 24140 967 4.0 779 3.2POMEROY, KEITH E. DHI-AP H 74.7 24236 875 3.6 752 3.1ALVIRNE SCHOOL FARM DHI-AP H 18.9 21145 858 4.1 625 3.0

MERRIMACK-BELKNAPJONES, MARION & GORDON DHI-AP H 62.9 25355 980 3.9 781 3.1HIGHWAY VIEW FARM DHI-AP H 233.4 25276 944 3.7 760 3.0BACHELDER, KEITH DHI-AP H 61.3 24238 912 3.8 728 3.0MORRILL FARM DAIRY DHIR-AP H 159.8 23819 869 3.6 713 3.0BARTLETT, A.S.&S.A. DHIR-AP H 78.2 21125 781 3.7 631 3.0GLINES, PETER & ERIC DHI-AP H 81.8 20432 686 3.4 618 3.0GLINES, PETER & ERIC DHI-AP X 13.0 17250 729 4.2 575 3.3

ROCKINGHAMBODWELL, H & SONS DHI-APCS H 238.6 24613 920 3.7 752 3.1FERNALD FARM DAIRY, LLC DHI-AP H 190.4 23841 901 3.8 708 3.0GREAT BAY FARM DHI-APCS H 91.2 21315 820 3.8 640 3.0

STRAFFORD-CARROLLUNH CREAM DHI-APCS H 17.8 27775 1095 3.9 850 3.1UNH RESEARCH HERD DHI-APCS H 66.4 26288 1020 3.9 809 3.1NAUGHTAVEEL FARM DHI-AP H 116.4 24481 889 3.6 727 3.0

SULLIVANLECLAIR GARY D. DHI-APCS H 177.9 27564 998 3.6 873 3.2JOHNSON, JOLYON DHIR-AP H 36.9 24555 957 3.9 722 2.9BOB & SUE FOULKS DHI-AP H 80.7 22509 809 3.6 704 3.1KEITH KIMBALL DHIR-AP H 559.3 22021 853 3.9 693 3.1 3XMC NAMARA PATRICK DHI-AP H 185.3 22069 862 3.9 682 3.1ECCARDT FARM, INC. DHI-AP H 111.3 20843 752 3.6 616 3.0HOLMES, JEFF AND STEVE DHIR-AP J 63.6 16889 757 4.5 601 3.6

VERMONTADDISONBLUE-SPRUCE FARM INC DHI-APCS H 1412.9 25076 921 3.7 778 3.1DEER VALLEY FARM DHIR-AP H 480.4 25655 931 3.6 771 3.0 3XM AND J DAIRY DHI-AP H 292.5 24347 884 3.6 756 3.1 3XSABOURIN, GERARD & JUDY DHIR-AP H 104.8 21554 809 3.8 660 3.1BLUE-SPRUCE FARM INC DHI-APCS A 60.3 20562 792 3.9 658 3.2FOUR HILL FARMS DHIR-AP H 1470.4 21358 798 3.7 653 3.1MIDDLEBROOK FARM INC. DHI-AP H 183.9 21626 830 3.8 649 3.0THOMAS, BRAD AND JILL DHIR-AP H 183.0 19428 713 3.7 586 3.0PLOUFFE HILL FARM DHI-AP H 34.4 18266 646 3.5 544 3.0

CHITTENDENTWIN OAKS DAIRY FARM LLC DHI-AP H 66.0 27274 951 3.5 814 3.0

FRANKLINBURT, JASON AND CHRISTINA DHI-AP H 260.6 22409 835 3.7 668 3.0FOURNIER INC, RENE & SON DHI-AP X 73.6 19785 755 3.8 612 3.1GORT0N, GRANT JOHN DHI-APCS H 104.3 19285 778 4.0 601 3.1

GRAND ISLEQUINTIN, ANDRE DHI-AP H 375.8 26630 953 3.6 785 2.9 3X

ORANGEKNOXLAND FARM DHI-AP H 874.8 25137 943 3.8 783 3.1

RUTLANDBOOK BROTHERS DHI-APCS H 118.4 22067 798 3.6 662 3.0MACH FARM, INC. DHI-APCS H 158.3 21449 769 3.6 657 3.1GLEN AND MARTHA HAYWARD DHI-APCS H 86.8 21422 837 3.9 646 3.0GLEN AND MARTHA HAYWARD DHI-APCS B 11.5 15897 694 4.4 543 3.4

WINDSORVERMONT FARMSTEAD CHEESE DHIR-AP H 59.9 19959 751 3.8 635 3.2BILLINGS FARM MUSEUM DHIR J 41.5 15046 751 5.0 573 3.8

MASSACHUSETTSBERKSHIREFAIRFIELDS DAIRY FARM, LLC DHI-AP H 228.1 23529 930 4.0 737 3.1MARTHA & ROBERT KILMER JR DHI-AP H 106.5 22192 884 4.0 684 3.1MARTHA & ROBERT KILMER JR DHI-AP J 24.3 16334 809 5.0 600 3.7HIGH LAWN FARM DHIRAPCS J 208.5 16170 788 4.9 584 3.6TURNER FARMS, INC. DHI H 124.6 19862 757 3.8 573 2.9ZIEMBA, MICHAEL, MARK & TIM DHI-AP H 181.0 18417 685 3.7 553 3.0LEGEYT, RICHARD & BETTY DHI-AP H 67.6 17865 702 3.9 532 3.0

FRANKLINWHOLEY COW FARM DHI-AP H 39.6 28610 1078 3.8 888 3.1WHOLEY COW FARM DHI-AP X 19.4 23314 1029 4.4 815 3.5BOYDEN BROS. DAIRY DHI-AP H 88.4 24530 914 3.7 759 3.1MT.TOBY FARM DHI-AP H 102.6 22509 864 3.8 702 3.1ROBERTSON, CHRIS & BOB DHI-AP H 88.3 22297 907 4.1 694 3.1

HAMPSHIRECOOK, GORDON, JR. & HANK DHIR H 53.8 24478 929 3.8 777 3.2DEVINE FARM, INC. DHI-AP H 185.7 22312 874 3.9 689 3.1BELDEN,LUTHER A.INC DHI-AP H 109.4 21635 825 3.8 660 3.1PARSONS, HENRY & EDWARD DHIR-AP H 109.6 20812 821 3.9 656 3.2JOYNER DAIRY FARM DHIR-AP H 23.6 20799 775 3.7 650 3.1ALLARDS FARM INC. DHI-AP B 129.2 19597 733 3.7 646 3.3COOK, GORDON, JR. & HANK DHIR J 11.0 14613 758 5.2 573 3.9KOKOSKI, JOHN HD1 DHI-AP J 111.3 14579 733 5.0 564 3.9HARTSBROOK FARM DHIR-AP H 87.9 17822 660 3.7 549 3.1

HAMPDENPALMER,TERRY DHI-AP H 154.3 21607 813 3.8 667 3.1POMEROY & SONS DHI-AP H 72.3 18247 714 3.9 591 3.2

MIDDLESEXTULLY FARMS, INC. DHI-AP H 123.5 20786 829 4.0 659 3.2PICKARD, JAMES & ELEANOR DHI-AP H 87.1 17785 683 3.8 550 3.1

ESSEXHERRICK,DAVID SAM DHI-AP H 95.8 27374 947 3.5 817 3.0RICHARDSON'S DAIRY, INC. DHI-AP H 161.3 24040 766 3.2 708 2.9

BRISTOLBRISTOL COUNTY DHI-AP H 18.7 22150 793 3.6 643 2.9

RHODE ISLANDWASHINGTONCOTTRELL HOMESTEAD DHI-AP H 15.0 20908 773 3.7 636 3.0KENYON, FRANCIS DHI-AP X 63.4 19290 718 3.7 590 3.1

CONNECTICUTHARTFORDMILLBORNE FARM DHIR-AP H 20.7 22135 772 3.5 681 3.1FUSIEK,D, & COULTER FUSIEK DHI-AP H 45.9 22750 799 3.5 665 2.9SMYTHS TRINITY FARM DHI-AP H 29.9 20857 776 3.7 646 3.1COLLINS POWDER HILL FM. DHI-AP H 40.8 19844 723 3.6 622 3.1HASTINGS FARM DHI-AP H 111.8 20271 766 3.8 600 3.0HASTINGS FARM DHI-AP J 15.5 16731 767 4.6 563 3.4MILLBORNE FARM DHIR-AP G 27.2 16714 742 4.4 562 3.4COLLINS POWDER HILL FM. DHI-AP X 46.7 16139 697 4.3 559 3.5PERRY, SCOTT DHI-AP H 28.9 18357 784 4.3 548 3.0H0USE OF HAYES DHI-AP H 76.0 17609 662 3.8 528 3.0

LITCHFIELDJACQUIER, ROBERT & PETER DHI-APCS H 1006.6 27514 934 3.4 812 3.0 3XCHRIS & TODD HANNAN DHIR-AP H 40.8 21817 821 3.8 681 3.1FREUND'S FARM, INC. DHI-AP H 284.7 22288 813 3.6 659 3.0TANNER T. DHI-AP H 109.2 20796 774 3.7 656 3.2WEIGOLD FARMS LLP DHI-APCS H 91.3 21991 808 3.7 655 3.0MEADOW RIDGE FARM LLC. DHI H 68.9 20281 814 4.0 600 3.0ARETHUSA FARM LLC DHIR-AP H 80.2 19970 821 4.1 593 3.0ARETHUSA FARM LLC DHIR-AP J 27.4 15672 784 5.0 566 3.6THORN, CLINTON DHIR-AP H 33.3 18019 744 4.1 563 3.1CARLSON,DOUGLAS J. DHI-AP H 58.5 17402 664 3.8 542 3.1JACQUIER, DAVID & MELODY DHI-AP H 370.5 16168 630 3.9 529 3.3NUTMEG ACRES DHIR X 54.6 15903 589 3.7 509 3.2

NEW HAVEN/MIDDLESEXGREENBACKER, C & SNS FM 2 DHIR-AP H 130.8 19313 652 3.4 577 3.0CEDAR RIDGE DAIRY DHI-AP H 15.7 17163 645 3.8 512 3.0PAGE, ROBERT A. DHIR H 73.3 16159 611 3.8 503 3.1

NEW LONDONSPIELMAN FARM DHI-AP H 369.1 22134 856 3.9 687 3.1RIVER PLAIN DAIRY DHI-AP H 50.8 20855 783 3.8 641 3.1BLUESLOPE FARM, INC DHI-APCS H 113.5 17591 670 3.8 528 3.0

TOLLANDBAHLER FARMS INC. DHI-AP H 962.3 26430 913 3.5 800 3.0 3XBAHLER FARMS INC. DHI-AP H 929.3 25002 877 3.5 758 3.0 3XHYTONE FARM DHI-APCS H 257.7 23590 934 4.0 725 3.1UNIV OF CONNECTICUT DHIR-AP H 88.5 25579 875 3.4 719 2.8 3XMAPLELEAF FARM, INC DHI-AP H 234.0 22918 889 3.9 705 3.1UNIV OF CONNECTICUT DHIR-AP J 23.0 16620 783 4.7 565 3.4 3X

WINDHAMTYLER BROTHERS HD. 2 DHIR-AP H 112.3 21838 882 4.0 665 3.0MAY HILL FARM DHI-AP H 116.8 20298 757 3.7 635 3.1TYLER BROTHERS HD. 2 DHIR-AP J 150.6 16098 799 5.0 564 3.5

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With less than twomonths to go, dairy farm-ers are encouraged toregister soon for the 2012

annual meeting thatNMPF hosts jointly withthe National Dairy Pro-motion and Research

Board and the UnitedDairy Industry Associa-tion. The meeting will beheld Oct. 29-31 at the

Walt Disney World Dol-phin Hotel in Lake BuenaVista, FL.

With the theme of “Se-curing Dairy’s Future,”the meeting offers atten-dees several days of in-formative programming,in addition to opportuni-ties to interact and net-work with dairy produc-ers and industry leadersfrom across the country.

Dairy producers, cooper-ative staff, Young Cooper-ators (YCs), industry sup-pliers, trade press, andothers from within thedairy sector are all invitedto attend.

Individual and groupmeeting registration,along with hotel reserva-tions, can be made onlineat www.dairyevents.com.Although online registra-

tion is preferred, a regis-tration form may also befilled out and submittedvia mail or fax. Online,mail, and fax registrationmust be submitted withpayment by Friday, Oct.5. Visitwww.nmpf.org/nmpf-joint-annual-meeting formore information.

Source: News forDairy Co-Ops, Sept. 11

PENNSYLVANIAMM WEAVER & SONS, INC.

169 North Groffdale Rd.Leola, PA

717-656-2321

ELDER SALES & SERVICE INC.4488 Greenville-Sandy Lake Rd.

Stoneboro, PA724-376-3740

MAINEKRAMERS INC.2400 W River Rd.

Sidney, ME207-547-3345

NEW YORKCORYN FARM SUPPLIES INC.

3186 Freshour Rd.Canandaigua, NY

585-394-4691

NEW YORKALEXANDER EQUIPMENT3662 Buffalo St., Box 215

Alexander, NY585-591-2955

CATSKILL TRACTOR INC.384 Center St.Franklin, NY

607-829-2600

SHARON SPRINGS GARAGE, INC.

Rt. 20Sharon Springs, NY

518-284-2346

Registration available for NMPF annual meeting

Increased calf mortalityand illness is blamed ona variety of things: fluctu-ating weather patterns,an increased number ofcalvings per day or eventransitioning of employ-ees from one task to an-other. Oftentimes the realcause is the easiest oneto fix.

“A common area that isoverlooked on many op-erations is a calf’s navelor umbilicus,” saidBethany Fisher, calf andheifer specialist with Pu-rina Animal NutritionLLC. “This simple thingthat triggered the firstbreath could easily be thesource of the last.” Proper

disinfection of the navelcan reduce the risk ofmany ailments in calves.

The umbilicus of thecalf is made up of a tubeleading to the bladder,two arteries and a veinthat connects to the liverand thus the blood-stream. “Once the umbili-cus of the calf is detachedfrom the placental mem-brane the calf begins tobreath and the umbilicalcord is open to a plethoraof bacteria in the environ-ment of the calving area.This means that everyminute the calf’s navelgoes without dipping thelikelihood of illness in thecoming hours or days in-

creases,” she explained.Studies show that calveswith non-dipped navelshad an 18 percent deathrate, compared to calveswith dipped navels at 7percent.

There are many outletsfor exposure of bacteriato a calf’s navel, includ-ing: calving area, tools orequipment and othercalves. “These outlets forexposure show just howeasily and quickly navelcontamination can oc-cur,” said Fisher.

To protect the calf Fish-er suggests that dippingthe navel should be thefirst and last thing donewhen processing new

calves. “Dipping the navelof a wet calf has its bene-fits but once the calf hashad time to dry re-dip asan extra precaution,” shesaid.

To effectively dip thenavel, Fisher offers thefollowing tips:

• Use 7 percent tinc-ture iodine designed fornavels. Teat dips containsubstances that slow thedrying process of thenavel down and thereby,reduce the effectivenessof dipping. The drying ofthe navel makes the heal-ing process much quick-er.

• Make sure to achievefull coverage from tip to

abdomen. A navel dipcup is good to use to en-sure full coverage of thenavel, but be sure dipcups are also cleaned andrefilled with new iodineregularly. Spraying thenavel is also acceptable iffull coverage is achieved.

• If clipping the navel,be sure equipment usedis clean and sanitized. Beadvised that clipping thenavel too short can ex-pose the opening in thebody cavity, making itmore readily available toorganisms.

Another key part ofmonitoring your naveldipping protocols is de-tecting navel infections

and illness. Fisher ex-plains the most commonsigns include swollen,hard, wet or pain in thenavel region. If left un-treated or severe enoughthe body wall does notfully close and the infec-tion will present as a her-nia: a bulging mass onthe abdomen.

Remember the nexttime you see the miracleof birth, that the simplething that triggered thefirst breath could easilybe the source of the last.

For more informationcontact your Purina Ani-mal Nutrition representa-tive or go to: www.ampli-calf.com.

Navel dipping: Are you putting your calves at risk?Every minute a calf ’s navel goes without dipping puts it at risk.

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(NAPSA) — If you’re looking for a better way tostart the day, try some peanut butter.

This nutrient-dense food is a smart option forbreakfast because it’s filling and tastes great. Twotablespoons of smooth-style peanut butter offers 8grams of plant-based protein and more than 30essential nutrients and phytonutrients. “Makingtime for breakfast and choosing a meal that hasfiber, protein and good fats can play a role in main-taining a healthy diet,” said Registered DietitianSherry Coleman Collins. “Research shows that a bal-anced breakfast including fruit, whole grains andprotein such as peanut butter gives you the fuel andnutrients needed to stave off hunger untillunchtime.”

Here are four easy breakfast ideas:1. Swirl peanut butter into oatmeal. 2. Add smooth-style peanut butter into a breakfast

smoothie for an easy portable meal.3. Toast whole grain frozen waffles and top with

peanut butter instead of syrup for a low-sugar startto the day.

4. Spread peanut butter on whole grain bread andtop with slices of banana.

According to National Peanut Board research, 90percent of American households contain one or morejars of peanut butter.

For a new twist, try one of the slightly indulgentgourmet chocolate peanut butters, such as thosefrom Peanut Butter & Co. or Sunland Peanut Butter.Flavored peanut butter is a great way to perk up adull breakfast routine.

Peanut Butter Banana Power Muffin Serves 121/4 cup honey1 large egg3 medium bananas1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth2 Tbsp peanut oil, salad or cooking1/2 cup prune puree1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour2 Tbsp peanut flour, defatted (optional)1 1/2 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp baking soda1/8 tsp salt, table1/2 cup multigrain cereal1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanutsPreheat oven to 350°F. Coat muffin tins with non-

stick cooking spray or use muffin tin liners. In alarge bowl, mix honey, egg, mashed bananas,peanut butter, peanut oil and prune puree. In a sep-arate bowl, mix whole wheat flour, peanut flour, bak-

ing powder, baking soda, salt and multigrain cereal.Mix wet and dry ingredients. Mix until almost com-pletely combined. Fold in peanuts. Using an icecream scoop, divide the batter between 12 muffintins. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until atoothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Adding peanut butter to your morning meal canhelp provide the energy necessary to live, work andplay well.

Start your day with peanut butter

Peanut butter is a source of good fats.

This week’s Sudoku Solution

by Healthy ExchangesEasy peanut butter muffins

Close your eyes and imagine a pan of muffins com-ing out of the oven right now — doesn’t it make yousmile with pleasure just thinking about it?! Well, waituntil you bite into this. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunchor snacks, you’ll be smiling from ear to ear!

1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon no-fat sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute1 1/2 cups reduced-fat biscuit baking mixSugar substitute to equal 1/4 cup sugar, suitable

for baking1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8

wells of a 12-hole muffin pan with but-ter-flavored cooking spray or line withpaper liners.

2. In a large bowl, combine milk,peanut butter, sour cream, vanillaextract and egg. Add baking mix andsugar substitute. Mix gently to combine.Evenly spoon batter into prepared muf-fin wells.

3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until atoothpick inserted in center comes outclean. Place muffin pan on a wire rackand let set for 5 minutes. Removemuffins and continue cooling on wirerack. Serves 8.

Each serving equals: 145 calories, 5gfat, 5g protein, 20g carb., 317mg sodi-um, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2Starch, 1/2 Fat.

(c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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PAIR 7 YEAR OLD Black Molly mules,good workers, lots of snap, 16 hands$4,000. 518-673-2431.(NY)

FOR SALE: Grape bins with Welsch linersand lids, brand new. Dundee, NY. 607-243-5370

SIX YORKSHIRE feeder piglets $60. each;Butchering hogs $300. each. WANTED:Good hay. Gouverneur, NY. 315-854-5729

GEHL 980 FORAGE wagon tandemw/roof, good condition $6,500. JD 263080HP field ready and nice $7,500. No Sun-day calls. 315-536-7841.(NY)

JD 3960 CHOPPER with both heads$3,500. also six to eight week old feederpigs $60. a piece. Pulaski, NY. 315-727-2503

IH 966 DUAL PTO 1 hyd. remote, goodcondition, runs good $8,000. 413-667-3692.(MA)

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FIRST CUTTING 4X4 baleage $30. Sec-ond cutting 4x5 $30. Second cutting smallsquare $6. a bale. 315-404-2547.(NY)

TRUCK BODY 8’x19’ Troybilt wood chipper7HP. 1400x24 loader tires used tires 13” -17” used oil for heat 50¢. 585-991-8489.(NY)

1½YR. Percheron stud $700. 2 Year OldBelgium Gelding, broke $1,550. 55 Gal.plastic barrels $30. 4831 State Hwy.10 FortPlain,NY.

H&S FORAGE wagon $4,000. JD 716Awagon $2.500. Parting out IH 915 combine200 4x5 mulch bales $10. each. 607-760-9459.(NY)

A-C HOPPER BLOWER good condition$400. 607-842-6628.(NY)

FREE BIG OLD barn with hand carvedbeams, yours if you remove it. Penn Yan,NY. 315-536-2377

JD-A 1952 WIDE, 801 hitch $3,000; JD-430T 1959 wide $4,500; JD BN-H 1951 42”$6,500; Looks and runs good, B.O. 518-885-4155.(NY)

JD #3 HORSE drawn mower, new wood,works good $275. IH #100 manure spread-er, restored, tires, tin, wood new $1,200.518-587-1755.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 643 lowtin $5,500. Farm-hand grinder blower $2,000. Gehl grinderblower $1,500. Wic bale chopper 11hp.$1,800. 315-657-2485.(NY)

FARMLAND 3PT WRAPPER $7,000. NewHolland 477 haybine $3,500. Nicholsonground drive tedder $300. Go Kart $250.845-482-4296.(NY)

PERCENTAGE BOER Billy kid 6 monthsold $100. firm. 518-483-2695.(NY)

SET OF 18X4X38 no dry rot, good forduals $600. or best offer. Call after 5:30 onweekdays. 585-815-3830.(NY)

TEAM OF REG. Haflinger mares, alsoteam harness and wagon. For more infor-mation call after 6pm. 315-269-5276.(NY)

WANTED: Two rollers for New Holland 467haybine, also front fenders for JD 6x4Gator. 607-829-6817.(NY)

WANTED: Ford toy pedal tractor 1950’smodel 900, 901, 6000, also John Deere1948, Model-A, private collector FrankReich, Greene, NY. Evening. 607-656-4568

BLUE HEELER puppies out of workingparents, friendly, cute. Ready to go $100.o.b.o. First come first serve. Males,females. 607-532-9582.(NY)

PARLOR 2X6 HERRINGBONE boumatic.Complete low line system. VF-Drive pump,meters, chain detachers, crowd gate, willseparate. 315-292-4229.(NY)

15 ACRES STANDING corn NH 717 for-age harvester 1 row head boumatic 10HPvacuum pump. Oneida County, NY. 315-827-4761

TEN BRED SOWS Land Race and LandRace Boar 95 Mack Midliner 20ft. cab andchassis $3,500 o.b.o. 518-756-3364.(NY)

PINTLE HITCH ton trailer six wheel tri axlecustom trailer, Atlanta, GA. Good deck andramps, asking price $3,200. 413-568-0049.(MA)

60 REGISTERED AND grade Holsteinsand Jersey SCC 120,000 or less all AIbred. 585-224-6013.(NY)

HAY FOR SALE, local delivery available.Round bales $40. pickup, $45 delivered.Square bales $3.50 pickup, $4.50 deliv-ered, stored inside. 518-265-5150.(NY)

JOHN DEERE 443, 4 row, narrow combinehead, very good condition, stored inside.845-626-7768.(NY)

60 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS from 400# toShort bred $40,000. for all o.b.o. #314Sheller unit for NI 324, 325, $2,000. 814-546-2033.(PA)

JAMESWAY VOLUMAXX ring drive silounloader, works good. Kelly silage elevator4’ portable fan. 716-257-3667.(NY)

NH 782 CHOPPER pickup two 30-rowcorn CIH 600 blower IHC 2-row wide pulltype cornpicker shed kept. Western, NY.585-547-9573

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LAMBS FOR SALE Tunis and Tunis crossEwe lambs 10 available at $165. each. Call585-394-5814.(NY)

2-18.4-42 RADIAL TIRES on IH rims 3½in.axles. 2.21L-24 Industrial tires, good tread.WANTED: Dolly wheels NH rake. 315-462-9027.(NY)

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100% REGISTERED Buck Boer goatD.O.B. 8/08. Grand champion ABGA show9/09 show quality offspring $450. or bestoffer. 607-865-5678.(NY)

OLD M-H TRACTOR to restore RUM isgood sheet metal, single 16” John Deereplow 3pt. 585-437-2796.(NY)

REGISTERED HOLSTEIN Heifers due inSeptember, October, from good herd. 315-963-3826.(NY)

400 BUSHEL GRAVITY wagon 12-tongear $2,500 300 Gal. trailer sprayer, 30’booms $800. 2000 EZ-GO golf cart, excel-lent $1,850. 585-658-3788.(NY)

FIVE BRED HEIFERS, two second calfHeifers with records. Four registered, threegrade, start calving in October, nice. 607-674-6094.(NY)

NEW HOLLAND 900 chopper, 3 row cornhead and hay pickup on auger base$8,000. o.b.o. 585-746-0550 Glenn, or585-749-6557 Brian.(NY)

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15K PTO GENERATOR antique side del.rake 1/2bu. baskets, scales. 3PT hitchforks. Utica, NY area. 315-853-5889

CASE IH 1063 corn head, good condition,field ready $8,200. No Sunday calls. 315-536-1112.(NY)

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BERKSHIRE CROSS butcher hogs, readyto go. $1.50/lb hanging weight. Two Berk-shire cross Gilts also available. Pigletsavailable Oct. 1st. 315-368-8603.(NY)

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The Dairy One ImproverWhere Information Creates Opportunity800.496.3344 • www.dairyone.com

Got PC? Manage Farm Information Using Your On-Farm Computer

Computers are underutilized on many farms. Consequently, the scope of DairyOne services you currently access via your computer are likely underutilized.Your on-farm computer can be a valuable resource when it comes to storing infor-mation and providing useful data that can help you make better, more timely deci-sions for your farm. Below are several ways to use your PC to better organizedata, monitor efficiency, receive test results, and more.

DHI reports. When it comes to receiving your DHI results, you don't have to waitfor paper copies to be mailed to you—simply opt for web reports, which you canview online and download at your convenience. Web reports look exactly like thereports you receive in the mail, but can be accessed easily on your computer. Askyour DHI technician to sign you up for this option on your next test day or go towww.drms.org. You can keep the option for mailed reports, or choose paperlessreports only and save postage and handling charges.

Herd Management Software. Do you know which cows to breed today? To sell?To check for pregnancy? For comprehensive monitoring of production, reproduc-tion, treatments, vaccinations, and more, choose herd management software thatis right for your dairy. Dairy Comp 305 is the choice for large dairies, Dairy CompLS is great for mid- to large-size dairies, and Scout is an excellent option forsmall- to mid-size dairies. We also sell and support PCDART herd managementsoftware. All of these programs allow you to monitor changes in your herd andallow you to make more timely decisions.

Most of the software works with daily milk meter interfaces, which automaticallyretrieve milk weights for each cow after each milking. Parlor performance canthen be evaluated in Dairy Comp using some simple reports and criteria.

Dairy One also offers two handheld devices that work with herd managementsoftware: Pocket Dairy for PCDART, and Pocket Cow Card for Dairy Comp. Youcan take the handheld with you anywhere for easy access to herd information andquick, easy data entry when you’re on the go. The devices sync back to the herdmanagement software on your computer. Support for all of these products isavailable through amr@dairyone.com, or by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-496-3344.

Forage analysis results. The Dairy One Forage Lab is an industry leader in ana-lyzing feed, forage, manure, water and a host of other products. They also havea friendly, professional customer service team available to answer questions andprovide results via phone or fax. When testing forage samples, turnaround time isoften critical in order to make decisions regarding ration changes and optimal har-vest times. Therefore, for even faster turnaround, choose to receive your resultsvia e-mail. Be sure to include your e-mail address on lab submission forms to takeadvantage of this option. Contact forage@dairyone.com for more information.

Soil analysis results. The Agro One soils laboratory is a state-of-the-art lab andlike the forage lab, they are also dedicated to providing fast, accurate results.Choose to receive your soil analysis results via e-mail to help you make timely,informed decisions regarding nutrient management. Fields and Crops Managersoftware users can store their soil data within the program for accurate record-keeping and easily accessible field history. By keeping good records of your test

results, a grower or consultant can determine the effectiveness of anapplied fertility program over time. Contact soil@dairyone.com for moreinformation.

FeedWatch software. Take the guesswork out of feeding with FeedWatchsoftware, which allows you to track progress with reports, including project-ed usage, dry matter intake, feed efficiency, and more. FeedWatch featureswireless radio communication between the mixer and your office computer,and the software coordinates data transfer in real time for the most up-to-date information. Use FeedWatch to automatically schedule feed loads, aswell as create and schedule loads to maximize mixer capacity.

TankWatch software. Would you like immediate notification when yourbulk tank values reach certain levels? Monitor your bulk tank with web-based TankWatch software. You (or anyone else you designate) canreceive alerts and text messages when values reach a certain level.TankWatch data is available to members of Dairylea, Dairylea’s affiliatedcooperatives, or DFA. Visit www.tankwatch.biz to register online, or con-tact the Agricultural Management Resources group at amr@dairyone.com.

Camera Systems. Have you ever wanted a better way to monitor yourfresh cow and calving pens, milking parlor, and fuel tanks? Dairy One offerscomplete camera systems to meet all of these needs. Keep an eye on day-to-day operations with camera systems that allow you to monitor videofeeds from cameras anywhere on your farm. Review and scan recordedvideo, and view cameras from other computers on the network, or via theInternet with remote access, allowing you to view operations even whenyou’re on the go. Dairy One can provide complete network solutions foryour barn computer and camera setup. Contact amr@dairyone.com formore information.

Fields and Crops Manager Software. Organize all of your crop informa-tion in one convenient location with Field and Crops Manager Software.Access field acres, history, manure records, soil lab test results, and more.Use the Rotation Planning tool to plan next year's crops by field, generateto-do lists, and produce FSA reports quickly and easily.

Gather more useful information that can be used with Fields and CropsManager software with a weather station. WeatherLink software syncswith the station, which provides detailed analysis and graphing. Logweather data on a daily basis, including rainfall, wind speed, and winddirection.

Your on-farm computer is an indispensable tool that helps you manageyour farm and make well-informed decisions for your operation. Learnmore about these options and other ways to integrate computer techno-logy on your farm by contacting your DHI technician, or call Dairy Oneat 1-800-496-3344. You can also learn more about these services atwww.dairyone.com.

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Depending upon howyou’re paid for your milk— butterfat can add asignificant amount toyour milk check. Lookingback to 2011, butterfataveraged $2.15 per hun-dredweight, and that’sno small change. Whenmilk fat levels are de-pressed, there is no timeto waste in finding thecause and resolving theissue quickly.

Hot weather is oftenblamed for suppressingfat levels, but milk fat

depression is actually amultifactorial problemwith many moving parts,says Martha Baker, dairynutrition specialist withPurina Animal NutritionLLC.

Whether you’re strug-gling with milk fat de-pression or want to headit off at the pass, here isa look at six key areasthat can influence milkfat production.

ManagementTake a look at your total

mixed ration (TMR). Eval-uate delivery times — in-cluding nighttime feed-ings, feed refusals, avail-ability of bunk space andovercrowding. Avoid slugfeeding, as it can createsubclinical acidosis whichimpacts milk fat. “Any ofthese issues should beaddressed right away,”said Baker.

Forages and fiberin the diet

Concurrently, whileyou are taking a closerlook at management fac-tors that influence milkfat, examine the forageand fiber levels in thediet. Use the Penn StateShaker Box to evaluateparticle length. “The goalshould be to have 47 per-cent of the TMR in thebottom and 7 percent ontop,” said Baker.

Cud chewing can alsobe a good indicator of for-age and fiber in the diet.“Look for 50 percent orbetter of the pen to bechewing their cud,” shesaid. The percent of neu-tral detergent fiber di-gestibility (NDFD) shouldalso be evaluated to makesure it isn’t too high.

Starch contentAssess how many

pounds and what percentstarch is being fed. Tech-nology like rumendegradable starch testingcan help assess starchlevels in the ration ingre-dients and how they willperform in the cow. “Dif-ferent ingredients fermentfaster in the rumen thanothers. This affects thedynamics of the rumenand can have a major im-pact on milk fat levels,”explained Baker.

“An awareness of therate of starch digestion,especially in the rumen, iscritical when troubleshooting milk fat depres-sion,” she said. “Rumendegradable starch testingallows you to very quicklyrule out starch as a cul-prit of suppressed milk fat

levels.”Fats – saturated vs.

rumen inertConsider the fat level

and source in the diet.There shouldn’t be morethan 5 percent fat in thediet, notes Baker. Bemindful of polyunsatu-rated fatty acid or PUFAlevels.

Once care has been tak-en to maintain proper to-tal fat levels, evaluate thesource. The different com-positions of fat fed impactmilk fat. “Our continueduse of highly unsaturatedbyproducts to other ani-mals has the ability to im-pact the saturation levelof the tallow. As a result,the level of saturation ofthe fat sources at the millyou work with may havechanged unbeknownst toyou,” notes Baker.

Yeasts and moldsConsider the level of

yeast and mold thatmight be in the diet.Lower the amount of feedcoming from the affectedsource; dilute it withother non-affected feed-stuffs. Research is ongo-ing surrounding the neg-ative impact yeast andmolds have on milk fatdepression.

Feed additivesTake into account feed

additives that could helpimprove milk fat levels.

“There are many piecesthat make up the milk fatdepression puzzle, andtherefore it’s important tobe aware of all the compo-nents,” said Baker.“Awareness of all theseparts and addressingthem to some degree si-multaneously will allowyou to rapidly fix theproblem.” She explainsthat if you address one is-sue at a time it may taketoo long to find the causeof the milk fat depression,and as a result the herdwill lose money.

“Remember, when for-mulating rations, itshould always be top ofmind to feed every cow,exactly what she needs,where she needs it, whenshe needs it — nothingmore and nothing less,”said Baker. This ap-proach will aid dairyfarmers in capturing op-portunities for improvedefficiency and bottomline potential.

For more information,contact your local PurinaAnimal Nutrition repre-sentative or go to:www.lolfeed.com.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA— New technologies,such as smart phonesand tablets, allows newopportunities to accessalmost any type of infor-mation and data with thesimple tap of an app.Penn State’s ExtensionDairy Team has devel-oped a mobile app titled

DairyCents that offerstwo features: calculateincome over feed costs(IOFC) and feed pricecomparisons with thePenn State Feed PriceList or other usersacross the country.Funding was provided inpart by the USDA-RiskManagement Agency.

The goal of developingthe app was to provideuseful information tothe user while keeping itvery simple. Incomeover feed cost is deter-mined by taking milk in-come per cow minusfeed cost per cow andaddresses only the lac-tating animals. It is a

simple calculation butfor most producers re-quires a lot of inputs be-cause of all the differentfeeds fed and groupingstrategies. The questionarose: if using readilyavailable market infor-mation to simplify thecalculation would it re-sult in a number that

was realistic to the morein-depth calculation?

Penn State has a veryextensive database of feedprices and IOFC for theUniversity dairy herd overmultiple years. Startingwith market data from2001, monthly prices foralfalfa hay, milk, corngrain and 48 percent soy-bean meal were used todetermine feed cost percow per day on diets de-veloped by Virginia Ishlerfor cows averaging 65, 75,and 85 pounds of produc-tion. The information wasgraphed over the multipleyears and compared tothe Penn State dairy’sIOFC. The results showedthat trends and interpre-tations were identical us-ing the simplified versioncompared to the more in-depth calculation. If aproducer wanted to get asense of what was hap-pening with the marketsand how it was affectingIOFC, this app wouldshow similar trends to themore detailed calculation.However, this approachshould not replace afarm’s own IOFC as ulti-mately that is the bestmeasure to determine iffeed costs are in line withthe herd’s performance.

Using the mobile appDairyCents is as easy asentering a zip code, se-lecting a milk productionlevel, and date and theapp will calculate IOFC.The display will showfeed cost/cwt, feed

cost/cow, gross milkprice, milk margin/cwtmilk and IOFC/cow/day.Historic data can also begraphed for IOFC, feedcost and milk price start-ing from January 2012on either a per cow orper cwt basis.

The second feature ofDairyCents is allowingthe user to compare theirpurchased feed price tothe Penn State Feed PriceList and to other users inthe database who havepurchased the samefeed. This section of theapp allows the user totrack over time howprices of select ingredi-ents are trending. Eachmonth the database willbe populated with pricesfrom the Penn State FeedPrice List. As more userspopulate the databasewith their prices, eventu-ally the user can com-pare their price paid tonot only Pennsylvaniabut to other users acrossthe country. The inputsare very simple: enter zipcode, feed selection, unit,price per unit, number ofunits purchased anddate. Feed Prices can betracked over time and itcan also be graphedagainst the feed price listand other users.

DairyCents is availablefor free through the appstore on iTunes. More in-formation about the appand the calculations canbe found at extension.psu.edu/dairycents.

Penn State releases DairyCents –A mobile app for Income Over Feed Costs

The Wamogo FFA Chapter in Connecticut has beenrecognized as a 2-star chapter in the National Chap-ter Award Program and is recognized as a GoldRanking State Superior Chapter. The National Chap-ter Award recognizes FFA chapters like the WamogoFFA Chapter that have completed an annual Pro-gram of Activities (POA). The POA must include ac-tivities and events that help students grow as indi-viduals and as part of a team as well as teach stu-dents to serve others in the community. The WamogoFFA Chapter was selected by the National FFA Orga-nization from a pool of 660 candidates nationwide.Of the 7210 chapters in the United States only 255chapters received a ranking or two stars or better.Wamogo will receive the National Chapter Award thisOctober at a ceremony in Indianapolis, IN. This is areflection of the strong leadership and dedication ofthe Chapter Advisors, Chapter Officer Team and theWamogo FFA Chapter members. The National Chap-ter Award Program is sponsored by John Deere.

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Very low precipitationover the last few monthshas caused droughtstress in isolated areas ofthe state. This dry weath-er can have a serious im-pact on corn growth anddevelopment leading tosignificant economic lossfor some farmers.

An above average ac-cumulation of growingdegree days this year will

mean that corn silageharvest will begin in thenext few weeks on manyfarms. Others will needto harvest soon due tosevere drought stress.

Impact of Droughton Pollination

Recently many pro-ducers have observedleaf rolling in their corn-fields, especially in fieldswhere soil compaction issevere. Some of thesefields are entering thecritical pollination and

fertilization period whereany type of environmen-tal stress will result inyield loss. Corn is themost sensitive todrought stress whencorn enters the period ofgrain-yield determina-tion about two weeks be-fore silk emergence.

Continued wilting ofthe plant at this stagecan decrease yield threeto four percent per day.Inadequate plant mois-ture also can delay silk

elongation, and silksthat do emerge may be-come non-receptive topollen. Obviously, thiscan result in poor polli-nation. During the silk-ing and pollen shed peri-od, severe stress may re-duce yield up to eightpercent per day.

Drought Stress onGrain Filling

Water stress duringgrain filling (kernel de-velopment) reduces yieldtwo to six percent witheach day of stress. Abor-tion of kernels duringthe first two weeks fol-lowing pollination iscommon during drought.Kernels also can abortduring blister and milkstages if there is severedrought stress.

Once kernels havereached the dough stageof development, yieldlosses will occur mainlyfrom reduced kernel testweight. Drought stressduring dough and dentstages can lead to pre-mature black layer for-mation in the kernelsand significant decline in

test weight.Impact of

Drought Stress onCorn Nitrate LevelsUnder normal growing

conditions, nitrates arequickly converted intoplant proteins and othercompounds. When plantgrowth is slowed orstopped, such as hap-pens in drought condi-tions, nitrates can accu-mulate in the plant. Rain-fall following an extendeddry period may cause animmediate increase in ni-trates for two to five daysuntil the plant can utilizethese nitrates.

To help reduce nitratelevels in drought-stressed plants, farmerscan try several strate-gies. The first is to waitthree to five days afteran appreciable rain orlong cloudy spell beforeharvesting crops. Sincenitrates accumulate inthe stalks, consider ahigher cut height. Leav-ing 12-inch stubble inthe field can reduce ni-trates but also would re-duce yields.

Ensiling will help re-duce nitrates by as muchas 60 percent. Allow theforage to ferment for fourweeks to allow for com-plete fermentation. Anysuspect feed should betested for nitrate levelsbefore feeding. In addi-tion, the silage can betested at harvest to de-termine if nitrates are acause for concern.Acute Nitrate Poison-

ing in LivestockSymptoms of acute ni-

trate poisoning in ani-mals include muscularweakness, acceleratedheart rate, difficult orrapid breathing,cyanosis, coma and evendeath. These are all re-lated to the lack of oxy-gen in the tissues.

Drop in milk produc-tion, abortion due to lackof oxygen reaching thefetus, poor performanceand feed conversion arecommon in chronic cas-es. The most critical fac-tor influencing possibletoxicity is the rate of ni-trogen intake, which is

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Roughly $2.5 million isavailable for this year’sLivestock Gross Margin

for Dairy (LGM-Dairy) in-surance program. Ad-ministered by the UnitedStates Department ofAgriculture’s Risk Man-agement Agency (RMA),LGM-Dairy is a margininsurance program thatcan be purchasedthrough local, licensed

insurance agents.Producers should act

quickly due to fundingissues and benefits beingawarded on a first-come,first-serve basis. Fundswere used completelywithin the first twomonths last year. Formore information on

LGM-Dairy insurance,visit www.rma.usda.gov.

Dairylea’s Dairy RiskManagement Services(DRMS) and DFA RiskManagement also helpdairy farmers to meettheir risk managementgoals. Both offer a widevariety of risk manage-

ment options to provideyou with more flexibility.For more information,please visitwww.dairyriskmanage-ment.com, orwww.dfariskmanage-ment.com

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affected by forage drymatter intake over a giv-en time period.

To manage high ni-trate forages, follow feed-ing practices that regu-late dry matter intake.When stored foragescontain more than 1,000parts per million (ppm)of nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N), intakes generallymust be managed toavoid toxic effects.

Anything under thisamount is safe to feedunder most conditions.When NO3-N is in the1,000 to 1,700 ppmrange, forages must begradually introduced tothe ration and diluted to900 ppm in the total ra-tion dry matter. Feed aspart of a balanced rationthat includes concen-trates.

Levels between 1,700and 2,300 ppm maycause acute toxicity inanimals. Again, dilute to900 ppm and feed withconcentrates. For anylevel above 1,000, re-strict single meal size.

Silo Gas DangersLastly, high nitrates

also can contribute to el-evated levels of deadlysilo gas. Silo gas is pro-duced four to five daysafter silo filling. Duringthis period the nitratesare converted to nitrogenoxides. Nitrogen dioxideor NO2, a yellowish or-ange gas with a bleach-like odor, is the mostcommon. This gas isheavier than air and canform in the silo and thenescape down the unload-ing chute into the barn,endangering humansand livestock.

Exposure to silo gascan cause immediatedeath or severe lung in-jury. To avoid exposureto silo gases, keep thedoor between the feedroom and the barnclosed, ventilate the siloby running the blowerfor at least 20 minutesbefore entering and learnto recognize the bleachodor and yellow-orangecolor as signs of silo gas.

For more information onnitrate testing of forages,please contact Universityof Vermont Extensionagronomists Dr. HeatherDarby at 802-524-6501 orDr. Sid Bosworth at 802-656-0478.

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A new fruit pest, thespotted wing drosophila(SWD), has arrived inVermont.

This small fly feeds onmany different cultivatedand wild fruits but is aparticular threat to softfruits that ripen in thelate summer and fall.SWD is likely to be a sig-nificant problem in smallfruits such as blueber-ries, fall raspberries andgrapes as well as treefruits including peachesand cherries. So far itappears that early sea-son fruit such as straw-berries and hard fruitsuch as apples will beless impacted, but moreinformation is needed.

SWD was first spottedin southern Vermont andparts of New England infall 2011 and in recentweeks it has become wide-spread across the stateand the region. With thispest being so new to theUnited States — it wasfirst found in on the westcoast in 2008 — little isknown about how big an

impact it will have andwhat management tacticswill be most effective.

The scientific name forthis invasive pest fromAsia is Drosophilasuzukii. It looks verysimilar to the fruit fliesthat typically feed onand fly around overripefruit on a kitchen count-er. However, unlike theseflies, it feeds on healthy,intact fruits as theyripen. Once a crop hasfinished fruiting, the fliesmove on to other crops.

To the naked eye, SWDis hard to tell apart fromother species of smallflies. A hand lens or mi-croscope is needed to seeits identifying features.

Like other fruit flies it issmall, only one-twelfth toone-eighth inch long, butit has yellowish-browncoloration and prominentred eyes. The males havea dark spot near the edgeof each of their clearwings (thus their com-mon name). However,some other species ofsmall flies also have spotson their wings, so SWD isa bit tricky to positivelyidentify.

If you see fruit flies

swarming in the eveningaround ripening fruit inthe garden or on thefarm that is a prettygood clue that you haveSWD. To date, they haveonly been found out-doors. Fruit flies foundindoors are likely to be adifferent species.

What makes this in-sect such a concern forfarmers and gardeners isthat the females have asaw-like egg layingstructure, which theyuse to puncture firm,ripening fruit. Once de-posited in the fruit, theeggs quickly hatch intosmall larvae that feed in-side the fruit, causingdiscoloration and decay.Sometimes these symp-toms won’t show up un-til after harvest. In addi-tion to the damage fromlarvae, infested fruit be-comes susceptible tofungi and bacteria thatcause softening and rot.

SWD has a short lifecycle with many genera-tions per year. After thelarvae feed, they pupateand later emerge asadults ready to mate andlay more eggs. Thus,populations can build up

over the summer andfall. It overwinters as anadult. Its ability to sur-vive in Vermont is notknown, but since it hasoverwintered successful-ly in Michigan, it is likelyto be able to survivehere, too.

Extension specialistssuggest several tacticsfor managing this pest.Timely harvest and sani-tation are important toreduce local buildup ofSWD populations. Thismeans frequent pickingof a crop to ensure ripefruits are removed fromthe field as soon as pos-sible and removing anddestroying any old fruitremaining on stems.

Fine-mesh row coversmay be able to excludethe pest if placed over acrop before any fruitstarts to ripen, but thistechnique needs field re-search to prove that itworks well enough to jus-tify the expense. Certaininsecticides will kill SWD,but frequent spraying isneeded to adequatelyprotect a fruit crop dur-ing the harvest period.

Insecticides must beused according to the la-

bel, which often includesa lengthy waiting perioduntil harvest can resumeafter spraying. For homegardeners and organicgrowers, alternatingsprays of two natural in-secticides can protectfruit if the sprays are ap-plied before the insectslay eggs in the fruit.

Both spinosad andpyrethrins have a shortwaiting period and areavailable in formulationsallowed for organic pro-duction. Keep in mindthat overuse of an insec-ticide can cause the tar-get pest to develop resist-ance to it. Use of any in-secticide also poses risksto honeybees and otherpollinators if a crop is stillin bloom. In that case,

sprays should be appliedin the evening when polli-nators are less active.

Trapping may be an ef-fective means of reducingoverwintering SWD pop-ulations. In late fall, onceall ripe fruit is gone in anarea, the adults can beattracted to and trappedin plastic cups or smallbuckets baited with ap-ple cider vinegar plus adrop of dish detergent sothe flies will drown.

For more informationcheck out these fourfactsheets developed byPenn State UniversityExtension: http://exten-sion.psu.edu/vegetable-fruit/blog/2012/spot-ted-wing-drosophila-fact-sheets-completed-and-online

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Monday, September 17• 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn,NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire LivestockMarketing, 315-258-9752.• 12:00 Noon: Pavilion Market, 357 Lake St.,Pavilion, NY. Regular sale. Empire LivestockMarketing, 585-584-3033, Sue Rudgers, Man-ager, 518-584-3033• 12:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dry-den, NY. Calves. Phil Laug, Manager, EmpireLivestock Marketing, 607-844-9104• 12:30 PM: 6096 NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY.Monthly Sheep, Lamb, Goat & Pig sale. 20spring Lambs from one flock; 10 spring lambsfrom another flock. Special for this week- Mont-gomery County Herd 35 Head Dairy - 30 cowsand 5 close bred heifers. Year around herd ave.50# AI sired, AI bred. Mostly Holsteins, fewcrosses with 4 -5 R&W Holsteins. Misc & smallanimals. 12:30 produce, 1 pm dairy. We now selllambs, goats, pigs & feeders immediately follow-ing dairy. Calves & cull beef app 5-5:30 pm. Tom& Brenda Hosking, 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

www.hoskingsales.com• 12:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY.Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Horses & Hay. 1:30 pmCalves & Beef. Regular Monday schedule. TimMiller, Manager, Empire Livestock Marketing,315-829-3105• 2:00 PM: Gouverneur Market, 952 US Hwy. 11,Gouverneur, NY. Calves, Pigs, Goats, Dairy andBeef. Jack Bero, Mgr. & Auctioneer, Empire Live-stock Marketing, 315-322-3500, sale barn 315-287-0220• 4:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203,Chatham, NY. Regular Sale starting with calves.Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, EmpireLivestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or AuctionBarn at 518-392-3321.

www.empirelivestock.comTuesday, September 18

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Auction every Tuesday. Groceries, hay, straw,grain & firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auc-tion, 518-568-3579• 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY.Special Pumpkin and Fall Decor Auction. Mo-hawk Valley Produce Auction, 518-568-3579• 1:00 PM: Central Bridge Livestock, Rte. 30A,Central Bridge, NY. Consigned from WashingCo. Farmer. Overstocked sends 10 fresh hfrs.,Hols. X. All have had 9 way & have beenwormed. Real nice group of hfrs. Dairy, sheep,goats, pigs and horses; 3:30 PM feeders fol-lowed by beef and calves.Tim Miller, Mgr. & Auc-tioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing,518-868-2006, 800-321-3211.

Wednesday, September 19• Atlanta, GA. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944

www.lyonauction.com• 8:00 AM: Half Acre Market, Ridge Rd., Auburn,NY. Drop Off Only. John Kelley, Empire LivestockMarketing, 315-258-9752• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager716-450-0558• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Dryden Market, 49 E. Main St., Dry-den, NY. Phil Laug, Manager, Empire LivestockMarketing, 607-844-9104• 1:30 PM: Burton Livestock, Vernon, NY. Calvesfollowed by beef. Tim Miller, Manager, EmpireLivestock Marketing, 315-829-3105• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,

Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558• 3:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 MapleAve., Unadilla, NY. Dairy Day Special FeederSale. Every Wednesday following Dairy. D.R.Chambers & Sons, 607-369-8231

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

Friday, September 21• Parkersburg, WV. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944

www.lyonauction.com• 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY.Auction every Friday. Groceries, hay, straw, grain& firewood. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction,518-568-3579

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• 9:00 AM: Routes 39 & 219, Springville, NY.Lamb & Webster Used Equipment Auction. FarmTractors & Machinery. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Pro-fessional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563

www.teitsworth.com• 9:30 AM: Manasse Auction yard, 12 Henry St.,Whitney Point, NY. 100 repo vehicle auction andmore. Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, 607-692-4540

www.manasseauctions.com• 10:00 AM: On the Farm, 2006 Grant Rd.,Poland, NY (Herkimer Co.). B&L Dairy CompleteOrganic Dairy Dispersal “NOFA.” 250 head sell- 120 milking age, balance bred heifers & youngstock. Equip. selling, Case IH 7220 Magnum4WD w/cab, NH L465 skidsteer, Knight 8118Manure spreader, Kuhn 5042 Vertical Mixer &more. Hay & Haylage. 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. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

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To Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representativeor Contact David Dornburgh at 518-673-0109 • Fax 518-673-2381

ADDISON COUNTY COMMISSION SALESRte. 125, E. Middlebury, VT 05740

Sale every Monday & ThursdaySpecializing in Complete Farm Dispersals

“A Leading Auction Service”In Vt. 800-339-2697 or 800-339-COWS

802-388-2661 • 802-388-2639

ALEX LYON & SON Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc.

Jack Lyon Bridgeport, NY

315-633-2944 • 315-633-9544315-633-2872 • Evenings 315-637-8912

AUCTIONEER PHIL JACQUIER INC.18 Klaus Anderson Rd., Southwick, MA 01077

413-569-6421 • Fax 413-569-6599www.jacquierauctions.com

Auctions of Any Type, A Complete, Efficient Servicephilcorn@jacquierauctions.com

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL808 Borden Rd., Buffalo, NY 14227

800-536-1401www.auctionsinternational.com

BENUEL FISHER AUCTIONSFort Plain, NY518-568-2257

Licensed & Bonded in PA #AU005568

BRZOSTEK’S AUCTION SERVICE INC.Household Auctions Every Wed. at 6:30 PM

2052 Lamson Rd., Phoenix, NY 13135Brzostek.com

315-678-2542 or 800-562-0660 Fax 315-678-2579

THE CATTLE EXCHANGE4236 Co. Hwy. 18, Delhi, NY 13753607-746-2226 • Fax 607-746-2911

www.cattlexchange.comE-mail: daveramasr@cattlexchange.com

A Top-Quality Auction ServiceDavid Rama - Licensed Real Estate Broker

C.W. GRAY & SONS, INC.Complete Auction ServicesRte. 5, East Thetford, VT

802-785-2161

DANN AUCTIONEERS DELOS DANN

3339 Spangle St., Canandaigua, NY 14424585-396-1676

www.cnyauctions.comdannauctioneers.htm

DELARM & TREADWAYSale Managers & Auctioneers

William Delarm & Son • Malone, NY518-483-4106

E.J. Treadway • Antwerp, NY 13608315-659-2407

D.R. CHAMBERS & SONS76 Maple Ave., Unadilla, NY 13849607-369-8231 • Fax 607-369-2190

www.drchambersauction.com

EMPIRE LIVESTOCK MARKETING LLC5001 Brittonfield Parkway

P.O. Box 4844, East Syracuse, NY

315-433-9129 • 800-462-8802Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-776-2000Burton Livestock . . . . . . . . . . .315-829-3105Central Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-868-2006Chatham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-392-3321Cherry Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716-296-5041Dryden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607-844-9104Farm Sale Division . . . . . . . . . .315-436-2215Gouverneur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-287-0220Half Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315-258-9752Pavilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .585-584-3033

FINGER LAKES LIVESTOCK3 miles east of Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20.

Livestock Sale every Wednesday at 1 PMFeeder Cattle Sales monthly

Horse Sales as scheduled585-394-1515 • Fax 585-394-9151www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com

FRANKLIN USED EQUIPMENT SALES, INC.AUCTION SERVICE

Franklin, NY607-829-5172

Over 30 Years Experience in Farm Equipment Auctions

Frank Walker, AuctioneerP.O. Box 25, Franklin, NY 13775

fwalker2@stny.rr.com

FRALEY AUCTION CO.Auctioneers & Sales Managers, Licensed & Bonded

1515 Kepner Hill Rd., Muncy, PA570-546-6907

Fax 570-546-9344www.fraleyauction.com

GENE WOODS AUCTION SERVICE5608 Short St., Cincinnatus, NY 13040

607-863-3821www.genewoodsauctionserviceinc.com

GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE INC.7166 St. Rt. 38, Newark Valley, NY 13811

607-642-3293www.goodrichauctionservice.com

H&L AUCTIONSMalone, NY

Scott Hamilton 518-483-8787 or 483-8576Ed Legacy 518-483-7386 or 483-0800

518-832-0616 cellAuctioneer: Willis Shattuck • 315-347-3003

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www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 10:00 AM: Fuller St, Ludlow, MA. JD Skidsteer;Tractors; Tools; Horse Drawn Mowers & Equip-mentBumper Livestock Trailer. Jacquier Auctioneers,413-569-6421

www.jacquierauctions.com• 10:30 AM: 7554 Page Rd., Perry Center, NY.Quality Auction for Marilyn & Raymond Riley.Equipment & Tools, etc. R.G. Mason Auctions,585-567-8844

www.rgmasonauctions.com• 4:00 PM: 5159 Telephone Rd., Cincinnatus,NY. Tractors, Farm Equip., tools, etc. Mel Man-asse & Son Auctioneers, 607-692-4540

www.manasseauctions.comMonday, September 24

• Dallas, TX. A.Lyon & Sonwww.lyonauction.com

• Kutztown, PA. Plushanski Farm Real EstateAuction. Co-managed w/Bachman Auction. 320acre state of the art dairy farm. The Cattle Ex-change, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

• 6:15 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203,Chatham, NY. Feeder Calves & Beef Replace-ment Sale during regular livestock auction.Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer, EmpireLivestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or AuctionBarn at 518-392-3321.

www.empirelivestock.comWednesday, September 26

• 10:00 AM: Monkton, VT. Dairy Herd Dispersalof 103 head tie-up cows for Coto Bros., Inc.Wright’s Auctin Service, 802-334-6115• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. of

Canandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comThursday, September 27

• Charleston, SC. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944www.lyonauction.com

• 10:00 AM: Bath, NY. Steuben Co SurplusEquipment, Vehicles, & Buses Auction. PirrungAuctioneers, Inc.

www.pirrunginc.com• 3:00 PM: Brockport, Monroe County, NY. Don-ald Hibsch Contracting Retirement Auction. Fullline of contracting equipment, including JD323DT skidsteer w/ 40 hours, Kubota KX161 ex-cavator, 07 Chevy 2500 Duramax, 03 Ford E450diesel, Delta power tools and more. William KentInc.

www.williamkentinc.com• 4:00 PM: 6312 CR 36 W. Lake Rd. Honeoye,NY. For Leland and Nancy Durkee. Dann Auc-tioneers, Delos Dann, 585-396-1676

www.dannauctioneers.htm,www.cnyauctions.com

Friday, September 28• Chicago, Il. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944

www.lyonauction.com• 6:00 PM: D.R. Chambers & Sons, 76 MapleAve., Unadilla, NY. Horse Sales every other Fri-day. Tack at 1 pm, horses at 6 pm. D.R. Cham-bers & Sons, 607-369-8231

www.drchambersauction.comSaturday, September 29

• Atlantic City, NJ. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944www.lyonauction.com

• Twister Valley, Fort Plain, NY. Power SportsConsignment Auction. Benuel Fisher Auctions,518-568-2257• 9:00 AM: Ridge, Rd, Brockport, NY. LakelandEquipment Auction. Used equipment, lawnmow-ers. Roy Teitsworth, Inc.

www.teitsworth.com• 10:00 AM: Binghamton, NY. 30th Annual

Broome & Local Municipalities Surplus Auction.Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers, 607-692-4540

www.manasseauctions.com• 10:00 AM: 43 Meadowbrook Rd, Granby, CT.Complete Commercial Woodworking Shop &Antiques. Jacquier Auctioneers, 413-569-6421

www.jacquierauctions.comSunday, September 30

• Atlantic City, NJ. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944www.lyonauction.com

Wednesday, October 3• Rolumas, NY. Real Estate & Machinery Dis-persal. Landini Tractor; NH skidsteer (low hours),Eby 7’ x 20’ trailer,Pequea flat trailer 8’x24’, NH130 manure spreader, bedding chopper. Watchfor more details on website. Real Estate will han-dled by William Kent, Inc. Tom & Brenda Hosk-ing 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell607-972-1770 or 1771

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

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, October 4• 4:00 PM: Lockport, Niagra County, NY. Lock-port Farm Machinery & Consignment Auction.Now accepting consignments. William Kent Inc.

www.williamkentinc.com or 585-343-5449Friday, October 5

• Lapeer, MI. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944www.lyonauction.com

• 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14,Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and reg-istered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company,

Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, October 6• 9:00 AM: 145 Paul Rd., Exit 17, Rt. 390,Rochester, NY. Monroe County Municipal Equip-ment Auction. Heavy Construction Equipment,Cars & Trucks. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., ProfessionalAuctioneers, 585-243-1563

www.teitsworth.com• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, October 10

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, October 12• 1:00 PM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203,Chatham, NY. Two day Sale. 1-5 pm. Fall Beef &Feeders Roundup Collection. Hay & water forovernight. Call to consign. Harold Renwick, Mgr.& Auctioneer, Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 or Auction Barn at 518-392-3321.

www.empirelivestock.comSaturday, October 13

• Odessa, TX. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944www.lyonauction.com

• Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica &6 miles N of New Berlin. OHM Holstein ClubSale. Sale hosted by Roedale Farms in RichfieldSprings. Brad Ainslie sale chairman 315-822-6087. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637,607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or 1771

PARTICIPATING AUCTIONEERSHARRIS WILCOX, INC.

Bergen, NY585-494-1880

www.harriswilcox.comSales Managers, Auctioneers,

& Real Estate Brokers

HILLTOP AUCTION CO.3856 Reed Rd., Savannah, NY 13146

Jay Martin 315-521-3123Elmer Zieset 315-729-8030

HOSKING SALESSales Managers & Auctioneer

6810 W. River Rd., Nichols, NY 13812Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 005392

Looking to have a farm sale or just sell a few?Give us a call. Trucking Assistance. Call the Sale

Barn or check out our trucker list on the Web site.607-699-3637 • Fax 607-699-3661

www.hoskingsales.comhoskingsales@stny.rr.com

HOSKING SALES-FORMER WELCHLIVESTOCK MARKET

Tom & Brenda Hosking • AU 008392P.O. Box 311, New Berlin, NY 13411

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

www.hoskingsales.comhoskingsales@stny,rr.com

KELLEHER’S AUCTION SERVICE817 State Rt. 170

Little Falls, NY 13365315-823-0089 • 315-868-6561 cell

We buy or sell your cattle or equipment on commission or outright! In business since 1948

LEAMAN AUCTIONS LTD329 Brenneman Rd., Willow St., PA 17584

717-464-1128 • cell 610-662-8149auctionzip.com 3721 leamanauctions.com

MEL MANASSE & SON, AUCTIONEERSSales Managers, Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers

Whitney Point, NYToll free 800-MANASSE or 607-692-4540

Fax 607-692-4327www.manasseauctions.com

MIDDLESEX LIVESTOCK AUCTION488 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455

Sale Every MondayLisa Scirpo 860-883-5828Sales Barn 860-349-3204

Res. 860-346-8550

MOHAWK VALLEY PRODUCE AUCTION840 Fordsbush Rd.

Fort Plain, NY 13339518-568-3579

NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLENorman Kolb & David Kolb, Sales Mgrs.

Auctions Every Mon., Wed., & Thurs.717-354-4341

Sales Mon., Wed. • Thurs. Special Sales

NORTHEAST KINGDOM SALES INC.Jim Young & Ray LeBlanc Sales Mgrs. • Barton, VT

Jim - 802-525-4774 • Ray - 802-525-6913neks@together.net

NORTHAMPTON COOP. AUCTIONWhately, MA • Farmer Owned Since 1949

Livestock Commission Auction Sales at noon every Tues.

Consignments at 9 AM413-665-8774

NORTHERN NEW YORK DAIRY SALESNorth Bangor, NY

518-481-6666Sales Mgrs.: Joey St. Mary 518-569-0503

Harry Neverett 518-651-1818Auctioneer John (Barney) McCracken

802-524-2991 www.nnyds.com

PIRRUNG AUCTIONEERS, INC.P.O. Box 607, Wayland, NY 14572

585-728-2520 • Fax 585-728-3378www.pirrunginc.com

James P. Pirrung

R.G. MASON AUCTIONSRichard G. Mason

We do all types of auctionsComplete auction service & equipment

Phone/Fax 585-567-8844

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

Groveland, Geneseo, NY 14454585-243-1563

www.teitsworth.com

TOWN & COUNTRY AUCTION SERVICERt. 32 N., Schuylerville, NY

518-695-6663Owner: Henry J. Moak

WILLIAM KENT, INC.Sales Managers & Auctioneers

Farm Real Estate Brokers • Stafford, NY585-343-5449

www.williamkentinc.com

WRIGHT’S AUCTION SERVICE48 Community Dr., Derby, VT 14541

802-334-6115 www.wrightsauctions.com

DON YAHN AUCTIONEERP.O. Box 136, Cherry Creek, NY 14723

585-738-2104

AUCTION CALENDARTo Have Your Auction Listed, See Your Sales Representative

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www.hoskingsales.com• 8:30 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Rain or Shine.Farm & Landscape Equipment Auction. Middle-sex Livestock Auction, Lisa Scirpo 860-883-5828, Sale Barn 860-349-3204• 9:00 AM: Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY.Municipal & Contractor Equipment Auction. RoyTeitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563

www.teitsworth.com• 10:00 AM: Chatham Market, 2249 Rte. 203,Chatham, NY. Fall Machinery Auction. Call toconsign. Harold Renwick, Mgr. & Auctioneer,Empire Livestock Marketing, 315-420-9092 orAuction Barn at 518-392-3321.

www.empirelivestock.com• 11:00 AM: Ben K. Stoltzfus Farm, Intercourse,PA.Vison-Gen & Friends Sale. Co-managed withStonehurst Farm. 100 outstanding Holsteins,many with contract Genomic pedigrees. TheCattle Exchange, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.comSunday, October 14

• 1:00 PM: Cohocton, NY. Komma Land Auction.321 acres in two parcels of outstanding privatehunting and recreational lands plus agriculturallands with rental income. Pirrung Auctioneers,Inc.

www.pirrunginc.comWednesday, October 17

• 10:00 AM: Bridport, VT. Complete Dispersal of235 head artifically bred Holstein herd and fullline of machinery including 6 Ford tractors, forLeonard & Linda Barrett. Addison County Com-mission Sales, E.G. Wisnowski & Sons, 802-388-2661 or 800-339-COWS• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager716-450-0558• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comThursday, October 18

• Wyoming, Wyoming Co., NY. Farm Real EstateAuction. Selling 20 acre farm w/ house, barns,pond, pasture, woods and orchard. Excellenthunting. William Kent Inc.

www.williamkentinc.comSaturday, October 20

• Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096NYS Rt 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S of utica &6 miles N of New Berlin. Eastern BreedersBrown Swiss Sale. Sale managed by ModernAssociates, Hosking Sales assisting. Call withyour consignments. Tom & Brenda Hosking 607-699-3637, 607-847-8800, cell 607-972-1770 or1771

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

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 10:30 AM: Catskill Tractor Inc., Center St.,Franklin, NY. Inventory Reduction & Consign-ment Auction. Sale by Franklin Used EquipmentSales. Call to consign. Frank Walker Auction-eers, 607-829-2600• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer &Feeder Sale. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & SalesManager 716-450-0558• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek, NY. Don YahnMonthly Heifer & Feeder Sale. Don Yahn Man-ager & Auctioneer, 585-738-2104.• 11:00 AM: Hobart, NY. Hosking Farm CompleteDispersal. 120 Holsteins. Don & Joanne Hosk-ing. Tremendous cow families, quality, low SCC& lots of type & production. The Cattle Ex-change, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, October 24• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, October 25• Pigeon Acres Farm, Manheim PA. Selling com-plete dairy of 175 mature cattle. Hilltop AuctionCompany, Jay Martin 315-521-3123, ElmerZeiset 315-729-8030

Friday, October 26• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Empire LivestockMarket, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, SueRudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent,Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558• Cherry Creek, NY. Tor-Li Genetic OpportunitySale. Contact Don Yahn, 585-738-2104, LarryHill, 716-680-5116 or Dean Sharp, 585-721-8066 for selections.

Saturday, October 27• 9:00 AM: Syracuse, NY (NYS Fairgrounds).Onondaga Co. area Municipal Equipment Auc-tion. Municipal & Contractor Equipment. RoyTeitsworth, Inc., Professional Auctioneers, 585-243-1563

www.teitsworth.com• 11:00 AM: Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT. Fall Feeder Cat-tle Auction. Middlesex Livestock Auction, LisaScirpo 860-883-5828, Sale Barn 860-349-3204• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558• 11:00 AM: Cornell Livestock Pavilion, Ithaca,NY. The NY Holstein Harvest Sale. 100 of thefinest Holsteins to sell all year!. The Cattle Ex-change, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, October 31• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, November 1• 11:00 AM: Reserved for major Holstein HerdDispersal in NY. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.comFriday, November 2

• 10:00 AM: Dansville, NY (Livingston Co.).Dwight & Deanne Knapp retiring from dairying.265 freestall/parlor top end Holsteins. (135 milk-ers), corn ensilage, haylage. Pirrung Auction-eers, Inc.

www.pirrunginc.com• 11:00 AM: Lakeview Holsteins, 2456 Rt. 14,Penn Yan, NY. Selling complete dairies and reg-istered & grade cattle. Hilltop Auction Company,Jay Martin 315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, November 3• Canastota, NY. A.Lyon & Son, 315-633-2944

www.lyonauction.com• Hosking Sales (former Welch Livestock), 6096NYS Rt. 8, New Berlin, NY (30 miles S. of Utica& 6 miles N. of New Berlin) . Fall Premier AllBreed Sale. Call early to consign to make cata-log & advertising deadlines. Early consignmentsfrom Oakfield Corners, George Farms, Mu-randa, Roll n View, Bennett Farms, Tiger Lily,Fantasy Found, Boardwalk Holsteins, RoedaleFarms, Gaige Farms, Lawton Jerseys, TornadoValley, O-C-E-C Embryos, plus many more.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. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, November 7

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, November 9• Pleasant Lane Beef Farm, Hannibal, NY. Sell-ing complete line of late model equipment. (Savethe date, late model equip. you don’t find at ab-solute public auction.) Ray was very successfuland equip. is in great shape with most only fewyears old. Hilltop Auction Company, Jay Martin315-521-3123, Elmer Zeiset 315-729-8030

Saturday, November 10• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, November 14

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, November 16• Wyoming County. Reserved for 300 head dairydispersal. Excellent pedigrees!. William Kent Inc.

www.williamkentinc.com• Gettysburg, PA. Spungold Holsteins MilkingHerd & Bred Heifer Dispersal. Dale & DeannaBendig owners. The Cattle Exchange, 607-746-2226

daveramasr@cattlexchange.comwww.cattlexchange.com

Wednesday, November 21• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager716-450-0558• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comFriday, November 23

• 9:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY.Black Friday Auction. Mohawk Valley ProduceAuction, 518-568-3579

Wednesday, November 28• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Thursday, November 29• 11:00 AM: Lampeter, PA. Destiny Road Hol-stein Dispersal. Jay Stolzfus, owner. The CattleExchange, 607-746-2226

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Saturday, December 1• 9:00 AM: Teitsworth Auction Yard, 6502 BarberHill Rd., Geneseo, NY. Special Winter Consign-ment Auction. Farm & Construction Equipment,Heavy & Light Trucks, Liquidations & Consign-ments. Roy Teitsworth, Inc., Professional Auc-tioneers, 585-243-1563

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• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Feeder Sale.Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comTuesday, December 4

• 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY.Hay Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction,518-568-3579

Wednesday, December 5• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Saturday, December 8• 10:00 AM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Saturday HorseSales. Tack at 9 am, sale at 10 am. Finger LakesLivestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comTuesday, December 11

• 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY.Hay Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction,518-568-3579

Wednesday, December 12• 11:00 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Feeder Sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comSaturday, December 15

• 10:00 AM: Rt 5, Hall, NY. Lakeland EquipmentAuction. Roy Teitsworth, Inc

www.teitsworth.comTuesday, December 18

• 10:00 AM: 840 Fords Bush Rd., Fort Plain, NY.Hay Auction. Mohawk Valley Produce Auction,518-568-3579

Wednesday, December 19• 10:30 AM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Monthly Heifer Sale.Followed by our regular Wednesday sale at 1:30pm. Empire Livestock Market, 716-296-5041 or585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041, Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager716-450-0558• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.comWednesday, December 26

• 1:00 PM: Finger Lakes Livestock, 3 mi. E. ofCanandaigua, NY on Rt. 5 & 20. Regular Live-stock Sale. Finger Lakes Livestock, 585-394-1515

www.fingerlakeslivestockex.com• 1:30 PM: Cherry Creek Market, 6732 PickupHill Rd., Cherry Creek, NY. Regular sale. EmpireLivestock Market, 716-296-5041 or 585-447-3842, Sue Rudgers, Manager 716-296-5041,Lonnie Kent, Auctioneer & Sales Manager 716-450-0558

Friday, April 5• Intercourse, PA. Past Present Future Salehosted by C.K. Kerrick & Matt Kimball. Held at teBen K. Stolzfus sale barn. Co-Managed by TheCattle Exchange & Stonehurst Farm. The CattleExchange, 607-746-2226

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Middlefield, CTSeptember 10, 2012

Calves: 45-60# .26-.38; 61-75# .44-.50; 76-90# .60-.65;91-105# 1.750-7.250; 106#& up .75-.85.Farm Calves: .8750-.90Started Calves: .4250-.45Veal Calves: .35-1.25Beef Heifers: .68-.85Beef Steers: 1-1.1250Stock Bull: .86-1.10Beef Bull: .93-.93Boars: .01-.11Butcher Hogs: .75-1Feeder Pigs (ea): 50-145Sheep (ea): 55-14.50Lambs (ea): 50-170Goats (ea): 90-125Kids Goats (ea): 40-145Canners: up to 71.50Cutters: 72-75Utility: 76.50-79Rabbits: 5-24Chickens: 3-18Ducks: 6-21

ADDISON COUNTYCOMMISSION SALESEast Middlebury, VT

No report

COSTA & SONSLIVESTOCK & SALES

Fairhaven, MASeptember 5, 2012

Cows: Canners 10-54; Cut-ters 54.50-64; Util 64.50-75.Bulls: 81-96.50Steers: Ch 118-121; Sel110-115.50.Calves: 15-106 ea.Feeders: 68-130Sheep: 57-130Lambs: 100-170Goats: 41-160 ea.Kids: 24-137 ea.Sows: 29-33Feeder Pigs: 13-74 ea.Chickens: 2-11.50Rabbits: 1.50-15Ducks: 2-16

FLAME LIVESTOCKLittleton, MA

September 11, 2012Beef Cattle: Canners 45-67; Bulls 90-110; Cutters 60-75; Steers Hols. 100-115;Util 72-78; Hfrs 75-90.Calves: Growers 60-97;Hfrs. 70-100; Veal 90-105.Hogs (ea): Feeders 20-40;Sows 25-35; Roasters 70-100; Boars 5-7; Market 45-50.Sheep: 60-70Lambs: 1.10-1.75Goats (ea): 80-120; Billies110-175; Kids 50-110; babygoats 10-40.

NORTHAMPTONCOOPERATIVE AUCTION, INCWhately, MA

September 11, 2012Calves (/cwt): 0-60# 5-30;61-75# 20-65; 76-95# 37-65; 96-105# 40-60; 106# &

up 56-68.Farm Calves: 70-100/cwtFeeders: 63-94/cwtVeal: 99-117/cwtHeifers: 91/cwtBulls: 83/cwtCanners: 10-59/cwtCutters: 60.50-73/cwtUtility: 74.50-84.50/cwtSows: 39/cwtHogs: 60/cwtBoars: 8.50-15.50/cwtFeeder Pigs: 28-41 ea.Lambs: 120-125/cwtSheep: 45-117.50/cwtGoats: 21-185 ea.Rabbits: 1-16.50 ea.Poultry: .50-14 ea.Hay: 18 lots, 2-5.20/bale.

HACKETTSTOWNAUCTION

Hackettstown, NJNo Report

CAMBRIDGE VALLEYLIVESTOCK MARKET,

INCCambridge, NY

No report

EMPIRE LIVESTOCKMARKET

Chatham, NYNo Report

VERNON LIVESTOCKVernon, NY

September 3-6, 2012Calves: Hfrs. .30-1; GrowerBull over 92# .40-.85; 80-92# .40-.70; Bob Veal .10-.40.Cull Cows: Gd .65-.84;Lean .40-.73; Hvy Beef Bulls.68-.97.Dairy Replacements:Fresh Cows 900-1300; Han-dling Hfrs. 700-1200; Spring-ing Hfrs 700-1250; Bred Hfrs600-1000; Fresh Hfrs 400-1300; Open Hfrs 300-700;Started Hfrs 100-400; Ser-vice Bulls 400-900.Beef: Feeders .50-1.20Lamb/Sheep: Market 1-2;Slaughter Sheep .20-.60.Goats: Billies .80-1.75; Nan-nies .65-1; Kids .10-.50.Swine: Sow .30-.60.

CENTRAL BRIDGELIVESTOCK

Central Bridge, NYNo report

CHATHAM MARKETChatham, NY

No report

CHERRY CREEKCherry Creek, NYAugust 29, 2012

Calves: Hfrs. .80-1.50;Grower Bulls over 92# .75-1;80-92# .60-.95; Bob Veal.10-.55.Cull Cows: Gd .68-.80;Lean .45-.73; Hvy. BeefBulls .89-.92.Dairy Replacements:Springing Hfrs. 850-1400;

Springing Cows 450-1100;Bred Hfrs. 750-1350; OpenHfrs. 400-650; Started Hfrs.250-350.Beef: Feeders .75-1.10;Veal (finished) .85-1.20.Lambs:Slaughter Sheep.45-1.10.Goats: Billies .65-1.05.Swine: Sow .20-.35; Boar.05-.15; Feeder Pig (/hd) 25.

DRYDEN MARKETDryden, NY

September 3, 2012Calves: Grower Bulls over92# 1-1.25; 80-92# .65-.90;Bob Veal .10-.50.Cull Cows: Gd .76-.84;Lean .65-.75; Hvy. BeefBulls .95-1.05.Beef: Feeders 1.05-1.20;Hols. Sel .88-.94.Lamb/Sheep: Slgh. Sheep.30-.40.Goats: Billies 120-150;Nannies 70-90; Kids 25.Swine: Boar .06.

GOUVERNEURLIVESTOCK

Governeur, NYSeptember 6, 2012

Calves: Hfrs. .70-1.25;Grower Bulls over 92# .70-1.30; 80-92# .60-.95; Bobveal .10-.40.Cull Cows: Gd .77-.85;Lean .65-.79; Hvy. Beef .88-.97.

PAVILION MARKETPavilion, NY

September 3, 2012Calves: Grower Bulls over92# 1-1.2.5; 80-92# .70; BobVeal .10-.35.Cull Cows: Gd .73-.79;Lean .64-.76; Hvy Beef Bulls.92-.98.Beef: Feeders 1.10-1.27.5.Goats: Billies 50.

BATH MARKETBath, NYNo report

FINGER LAKESLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Canandaigua, NYNo report

FINGER LAKESPRODUCE AUCTION

Penn Yan, NYSeptember 10, 2012

Acorns: .25-.65Apples (1/2 bu.): 5.20-15Beans (1/2 bu): 2-14Buttercups: .60-.70Butternuts: .25-1.20Cantaloupes: .40-1.50Cucumbers (1/2 bu): 7.50-14Eggplants (1/2 bu): 3-7.50Eggs (dz): 1.20-1.40Grapes (1/2 bu): 8-21Hot Peppers (1/2 bu): 1.50-7Lettuce (hd): 1.10-1.35Mums: 2.25-3.40Onions: .35-.50

Peppers (1/2 bu): 2-6.50Pumpkins: .80-6.50Salad Tomatoes (pt): .20-.90Sweet Corn (dz): .20-2.10Summer Squash (1/2 bu):3.50-9Tomatoes (25#): 5-18.50Watermelons: 1.10-2.30Zucchini (1/2 bu): 2-8

FINGER LAKESFEEDER SALEPenn Yan, NY

September 8, 2012Beef Steers: 301-500# 95-149; 501-700# 89-143; 701#& up 86-128.Beef Heifers: 301-500# 89-143; 501-700# 86-139; 701#& up 88-112.Beef Bulls: 301-500# 71-146; 501-700# 80-144; 701#& up 85-102.Holstein: 301-500# 60-93;501-700# 65-95; 701# & up70-91.Bred Replacements: 590-1040.Families: 925-1090

FINGER LAKESHAY AUCTIONPenn Yan, NY

September 7, 2012Hay: 1st cut 150-250; 2ndcut 155-275; 3rd cut 255-375.Straw: 110-155

HOSKING SALESNew Berlin, NY

September 10, 2012Dairy Cows for Slaughter:Bone Util .70-.83; Can-ners/Cutters .58-.70; EasyCows .60 & dn.Bulls/Steers: .85-.94Calves: Bull calves 96-120#.90-1.08; up to 95# .10-1;Hfrs. Hols. under 100# 1.

BELKNAP LIVESTOCKAUCTION

Belknap, PANo report

BELLEVILLE LIVESTOCKAUCTION

Belleville, PANo report

CARLISLE LIVESTOCKMARKET, INCCarlisle, PA

September 11, 2012Slaughter Cattle: SteersCh 1245-1580# 102.75-108.50; 1 hd Hols. 1280#88.50.Cows: Breakers/Boners 75-80.50, 1 hd 87; Lean 72.50-77; Big Middle/LoDress/Lights 66.50-74;Shelly 64 & dn.Bulls: 1035-1905# 83.50-96Feeder Cattle: SteeersHols./Jersey 315-655# 70-99; Hfrs. M&L 1 770-840#95-106; Dairy types 285-970# 82-85.Calves Ret. to Farm: Hols.bulls No. 1 95-120# 101-108, 1 hd 75# 114; No. 2 90-115# 90-100; No. 3 75-100#60-85; Util 60 & dn.Swine: Sows 300-365# 30-39.50; 445-485# 27.50-34.50; 515-605# 34.50-35.25.Goats: Fancy Kids 128-145; Fleshy Kids 85-122;Small/Thin/Bottle to 80.Lambs: Gd & Ch 50-70#112-132; 75-95# 115-137;130-155# 114-130.Sheep: all wts. 52-85*Graded Pig Sale Sept. 14.Receiving 7:30-10 am. Sale1 pm.

CARLISLE LIVESTOCKMARKET, INC Carlisle, PA

September 11, 2012Rabbits: 3-15.50Bunnies: .50-5Roosters: .50-7Hens: .75-5.50Banties: 1-4Peeps: .75-2.75Guinea Pigs: .50-.75

Ducks: 2-11Ducklings: 3.50Pigeons: 2.50-2.75Pheasants: 7-10.50Guinea: 5.50-9Guinea Keets: 1.50-2.25Eggs (/dz): Jum Brown1.85; Jum White 1.45; XLBrown 1.55-1.75; XL White1.55; L Brown 1.75; L White1.50; L Green 1.30; MBrown 1.45; S Brown 1.20; SBanty .90; Fertile GuineaEggs 3.75.Sale starts at 5 pm.

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Feeder Pig SaleCarlisle, PANo report

DEWART LIVESTOCKAUCTION MARKET, INC

September 10, 2012Cattle: Steers Sel 1-3 1056-1182# 104-109; Hols. Ch 2-3 1332# 105.50; Hols. Hfrs.Springers 1200-1400/hd;Shortbreds 900-1200/hd;Opens 700-975/hd.Slaughter Cows: Breakers72-76.50; Boners 69.50-76;Lean 60-73.50.Bulls: Grade 1 1340-1728#85-93.Feeder Steers: Hols. L 3550-700# 74-75; 700-900#76-80; 900-1100# 80.50-87.50.Feeder Heifers: M 1 480-520# 92-98; M&L 2 5660-656# 80-81.Feeder Bulls: L 1 878#100; M&L 2 578-800# 84-90.Calves: 156. Bulls No. 1 94-128# 97-117; 82-92# 85-110; No. 2 94-114# 85-105;80-92# 75-90; No. 3 94-116# 55-77; 80-92# 50-77;Util 70-110# 30-65; 60-68#17-20; Hfrs. No. 1 82-100#100-115; No. 2 78-116# 50-82; non-tubing 68-86# 32-

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EIGHTY FOURLIVESTOCK AUCTION

New Holland, PANo report

GREENCASTLELIVESTOCK AUCTION

Greencastle, PASeptember 6, 2012

Slaughter Cows:Prem.White 65-75% lean80.25; Breakers 75-80%lean 72.25-75.75, hi dress76-77, lo dress 70.50-71.75;Boners 80-85% lean 67.50-71.75, hi dress 73.50, lodress 63-65; Lean 85-90%lean 59.50-64.50, hi dress65-66.50, lo dress 53.50-58.Slaughter Bulls: YG 21318-2052# 79.50-82.50.Holstein Bull Calves: No. 196-126# 105-122.50, few to127.50; 80-94# 85-105; No.2 80-128# 80-102.50; No. 380-118# 50-70; Util 60-124#10-45; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 100#102.50.

INDIANA FARMERSLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Homer City, PANo report

KUTZTOWN HAY &GRAIN AUCTION

Kutztown, PASeptember 8, 2012

Alfalfa: 2 lds, 100-285Mixed Hay: 8 lds, 150-260Timothy: 2 lds, 100-215Grass: 6 lds, 115-200Straw: 1 ld, 185Rye Seed: 3 ld, 11-11.50/bu

LANCASTER WEEKLYCATTLE SUMMARY

New Holland, PASeptember 7, 2012

Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 3-4 1285-1640# 122-126.50; Ch 2-3 1225-1625#117-121.50; Sel 2-3 1075-1470# 112.50-116; Hols. HiCh & Pr 3-4 1400-1555#107-111; Ch 2-3 1425-

1725# 102-107.75; Sel 2-31245-1630# 93-101.50.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 3-4 1275-1475# 117-121;Ch 2-3 1065-1455# 112-116.50; Sel 2-3 1095-1300#105-111.Slaughter Cows:Prem.White 65-75% lean74-79.50, hi dress 81-86.50;Breakers 75-80% lean 72-77.50, hi dress 78-85.50, lodress 65-71; Boners 80-85% lean 72-77.50, hi dress77.50-85, lo dress 66-70.50.Slaughter Bulls: YG 1 900-1700# 88-94, hi dress 95-100.Graded Bull Calves: No. 194-128# 105-111; 90-92#100; 80-88# 65-70; No. 2112-128# 185-90; 98-110#97-102; 94-96# 90-92; 80-92# 77-80; No. 3 100-130#72-89; 80-98# 62-70; 72-78#30; Util 90-110# 30-35; 60-88# 15-25; Hols. Hfr. CalvesNo. 1 95-125# 95-125; No. 275-110# 55-80.

LEBANON VALLEYLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Fredericksburg, PANo report

LEESPORT LIVESTOCKAUCTION

Leesport, PANo report

MIDDLEBURGLIVESTOCK AUCTION

Middleburg, PASeptember 4, 2012

Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 1285-1589# 119.50-123.50; Ch 2-3 1210-1450#114-119.50; Sel 2-3 1075-1470# 108.50-113.50; Hols.Hi. Ch & Pr 2-3 1300-1560#102.50-106.50; Ch 2-31390-1655# 96-101.50; Sel1-3 1055-1405# 86.50-90.Slaughter Heifers: Ch 2-31175-1295# 116-118; 1055-1260# 108.50-114.50.Slaughter Cows:Prem.White 65-75% lean80-84; Breakers 75-80%lean 69.50-73, hi dress75.50-78.50; Boners 80-85% lean 65-70, hi dress72-74.50, lo dress 60-64.50;Lean 85-90% lean 58-63, lodress 53-58; Light Lean 85-92% lean 46-51.Slaughter Bulls: YG 11000-2150# 92-98, hi dress1300-1605# 105.50-108; lodress 1005-2450# 78-89.Feeder Cattle: Steers M&L1 300-500# 125-137; 500-700# 120-130; Hols. SteersL 3 300-500# 65-80; 500-700# 80-104; Hfrs. M&L 1500-700# 121; M&L 2 300-500# 110-126; Bulls M&L 2500-700# 97; Hols. Bulls L 3300-500# 82-87.Ret. to Farm Calves: Hols.Bulls No. 1 95-120# 110-127.50; 80-90# 70-105; No.

2 95-120# 75-107; No. 3 75-115# 40-70; Util 65-95# 10-50; Hols. Hfrs. No. 1 80-95#90-110.Slaughter Hogs: Barrows &Gilts 49-54% lean 240-257#60.50-63; few singles to 68;45-50% lean 230-280# 55-58; 40-45% lean 245-375#47-52.50.Sows: US 1-3 300-500# 31-38; 500-700# 39-45.Boars: 420-750# 12-20;lighter wts. 205-250# 32-39.50.Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 10-20# 11-27; 30-35# 50-61.Slaughter Sheep: LambsCh 2-3 40-60# 137-152; 60-80# 100-125; 80-120# 85-100; Ewes Gd 1-3 130-180#40-62.Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel1 20-40# 90-120; 40-60#110-125; Sel 2 20-40# 30-50; 40-60# 52-75; 60-80#67-100; Sel 3 20-40# 20-65;Sel 3 20-40# 25-35; 40-60#40-52; Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 97-112; 130-180# 127-135; Sel 2 80-130# 82-95;Sel 3 80-130# 65-85; BilliesSel 2 100-150# 127-135; Sel3 80-130# 75.

MORRISON’S COVELIVESTOCK AUCTION

Martinsburg, PASeptember 10, 2012

Steers: Ch 110-116; Gd106-110.Heifers: Ch 109-114; Gd102-107.Cows: Util & Comm. 72-82;Canner/lo Cutter 72 & dn.Bullocks: Gd & Ch 90-98Bulls: YG 1 85-92Cattle: Steers 110-130;Bulls 100-125; Hfrs. 90-125.Calves: Ch 115-130; Gd 80-100; Std 15-60; Hols. Bulls90-130# 60-120; Hols. Hfrs.90-130# 100-125.Hogs: US 1-2 63-68; US 1-3 58-62; Sows US 1-3 25-35; Feeder Pigs US 1-3 20-50# 20-40.Sheep: Lambs Ch 115-130; Gd 100-110.Goats: 20-130

MORRISON’S COVEHAY REPORT

Martinsburg, PASeptember 10, 2012

Alfalfa: 255-270Alfalfa/Grass: 195-310Grass: 185-210Mixed Hay: 85-115Rd. Bales: 95-110Lg. Sq. Bales: 95-160Straw: 160Hay Auction held everyMonday at 12:30 pm.

MORRISON’S COVELIVESTOCK, POULTRY

& RABBIT REPORTMartinsburg, PA

September 10, 2012Roosters: 2.50-6Hens: .10-1.50Heavy Hens: .50-2Banty Hens: .05-1Guineas: 3Ducks: 3-4Bunnies: .25-1.75Rabbits: 2-8Auction held every Mondayat 7 pm.

NEW HOLLANDSALES STABLESNew Holland, PA

September 6, 2012Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 3-4 1300-1720# 122-126.50; Ch 2-3 1225-1625#117-121.50; Sel 1-3 1075-1470# 112.50-116.50.Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch& Pr 2-4 1510-1555# 110-111; Ch 2-3 1425-1695#102-106; Sel 2-3 1245-1630# 93-101.50.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 3-4 12735-1475# 117-121; Ch 2-3 1065-1430#113-116.50; Sel 2-3 1095-1300# 105-111.Slaughter Cows: Prem.White 65-70% lean 77-77.50, lo dress 72-76;Breakers 75-80% lean 74-77.50, hi dress 80-83, lodress 69-73.50; Boners 80-85% lean 72-75, hi dress76-78, lo dress 66-71; Lean88-90% lean 66.50-71.50, hidress 72-77.50, lo dress 60-

65.50.Graded Bull Calves: No. 194-128# 105-111; 90-92#100; 80-88# 65-70; No. 2112-128# 85-90; 98-110#97-102; 94-96# 90-92; 80-92# 77-80; No. 3 100-130#72-89; 80-98# 62-70; 72-78#30; Util 90-110# 30-35; 60-88# 15-25.Holstein Heifers: No. 1 95-125# 95-125; No. 2 75-110#55-80.

NEW HOLLANDPIG AUCTION

New Holland, PASeptember 5, 2012

US 1-2: 15-30# 70-105; 30-40# 100-110; 40-50# 75-100; 50-65# 70.US 2: 20-30# 60-95; 30-40#85-120; 40-50# 90-130; 50-60# 65-90.*Next Feeder Pig Sale Sept.19.

NEW HOLLAND SHEEP &GOATS AUCTION New Holland, PA

No report

NEW WILMINGTON LIVESTOCK AUCTION New Wilmington, PA

No report

NEW WILMINGTON PRODUCE AUCTION, INC.

New Wilmington, PANo report

PA DEPT OFAGRICULTUREGrain Report

Compared to last weekcorn sold .10-.15 lower,Wheat sold .15 to .20 high-er, Barley sold .15-.20 high-er, Oats sold .05 to .10higher & Soybeans sold.05-.10 lower. EarCorn soldsteady to 5 higher. Allprices per bushel exceptEarCorn is per ton.Southeastern PA: CornNo. 2 8.10-8.91, Avg 8.60,Contracts .8.08-8.10;Wheat No. 2 8.86-9.50, Avg9.09, Contracts 8.10-8.21;

Barley No. 3 5-6, Avg 5.50,Contracts 4.50; Oats No. 24.90; Soybeans No. 216.70-17.32, Avg 17.06,Contracts 16.70-16.92;EarCorn 240.South Central PA: CornNo. 2 7.99-9.19, Avg 8.50;Wheat No. 2 7.70-9.25, Avg8.38; Barley No. 3 4-6.20,Avg 4.73; Oats No. 2 3.25-5, Avg 3.97; Soybeans No.2 16-16.66, Avg 16.33;EarCorn 230.Eastern & Central PA:Corn No. 2 7.99-9.19, Avg8.65, Month Ago 8.81, YearAgo 8.16; Wheat No. 27.70-9.50, Avg 8.55, MonthAgo 8.54, Year Ago 6.88;Barley No. 3 4-6.20, Avg5.18, Month Ago 4.83, YearAgo 4.88; Oats No. 2 3.25-5, Avg 4.18, Month Ago4.15, Year Ago 4.13; Soy-beans No. 2 16-17.32, Avg16.57, Month Ago 16.17,Year Ago 13.88; EarCorn195-290, Avg 238.75,Month Ago 215, Year Ago211.25.Western PA: Corn No. 2 8-8.85, Avg 8.39; Wheat No. 27-8.66, Avg 7.73; Oats No.2 4-4.50, Avg 4.33; Soy-beans No. 2 16.96.Central PA: Corn No. 28.50-9.09, Avg 8.79; BarleyNo. 3 5.15-5.85, Avg 5.50;Oats No. 2 4-4.50, Avg4.25; Soybeans No. 216.50-16.67, Avg 16.54;EarCorn 195-290, Avg242.50.Lehigh Valley: Corn No. 28.45-9.09, Avg 8.71; WheatNo. 2 9.20; Barley No. 35.75; Oats No. 2 3.85-4.50,Avg 4.17; Soybeans No. 216.50-16.90, Avg 16.65.

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Weekly Livestock Summary

September 7, 2012Slaughter Steers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 120.75-124.25; Ch 1-3 115.50-118.50; Sel 1-2111-114.75; Hols. Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 107-109.50; Ch 2-3100-104; Sel 1-2 92-97.50.Slaughter Heifers: Hi Ch &Pr 2-3 116.25-119; Ch 1-3111.75-115.50; Sel 1-2 105-111.Slaughter Cows: Breakers75-80% lean 72-76.25; Bon-ers 80-85% lean 69.25-72.75; Lean 85-90% lean62.75-67.50.Slaughter Bulls: hi dress101.50-107.50, Avg. dress90.25-96; lo dress 81.25-87.25.Feeder Catle: Steers M&L 1300-500# 142.50-145; 500-700# 115-120; M&L 2 300-500# 110-125; 500-700#125-137; M&L 3 300-500#72.50-86; 500-700# 81.50-96; Hfrs. M&L 1 300-500#

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120-132.50; 500-700# 119-121; M&L 2 300-500# 119-126; 500-700# 92-104; M&L3 300-500# 70-107.50; 500-700# 80-87; Bulls M&L 1300-500# 122.50-126.50;500-700# 116-126.25; M&L2 300-500# 97-119; 500-700# 105-115; M&L 3 300-500# 72.75-78; 500-700#78-82.Vealers: Util 60-120# 10-70.Farm Calves: No. 1 Hols.Bulls 95-120# 105-120; 80-90# 80-100; No. 2 95-120#85-105; 80-90# 80-90; No. 380-120# 55-75; No. 1 Hols.Hfrs. 84-105# 100-120; No.2 80-105# 70-90.Hogs: Barrows & Gilts 49-54% lean 220-270# 58-60;45-49% lean 250-300#55.50-57; Sows US 1-3 300-500# 31-35; 500-700# 41-44.Graded Feeder Pigs: US 1-2 15-30# 70-105; 30-40#100-110; 40-50# 75-100; 50-65# 70; US 2 20-30# 60-95;30-40# 85-120; 40-50# 90-130; 50-60# 65-90.Slaughter Sheep: Ch & Pr2-3 40-60# 145-172; 60-80#120-160; 80-110# 102-128;

Ch 1-3 40-60# 118-130; 60-80# 110-132; 80-110# 94-120; 110-120# 108-128;Ewes Gd 2-3 120-130# 60-80; 160-200# 68-82; Util 1-2120-160# 57-74.Slaughter Goats: Kids Sel1 40-60# 102-122; 60-80#114-144; 80-100# 120-135;Sel 2 40-60# 62-86; 60-80#114-122; 80-100# 117-128;Nannies Sel 1 80-130# 140-142; Sel 2 80-130# 82-112;Billies Sel 1 100-150# 138-140; 150-250# 204-212; Sel2 100-150# 118-144; 150-250# 144-145; Wethers Sel1 100-150# 182-252.

PA DEPT OFAGRICULTURE

Hay Market SummaryHay & Straw Market ForEastern PA: All hay pricespaid by dealers at the farmand/ton. Compared to lastweek hay & straw soldsteady. All hay and strawreported sold /ton. Alfalfa140-325; Mixed Hay 110-325; Timothy 100-250;Straw 100-180; Mulch 50-75.Summary of Lancaster

Co. Hay Auctions:Prices/ton, 97 lds of hay, 15Straw; Alfalfa 180-290;Mixed Hay 75-355; Timothy100-275; Grass 75-280;Straw 100-240.Diffenbach Auction, Noreport.Green Dragon Auction,September 7, 30 lds Hay, 7lds Straw. Alfalfa 150-255;Mixed Hay 120-290; Grass145-270; Straw 117-200.Weaverland Auct, NewHolland: September 6, 35lds hay, 4 lds Straw. Alfalfa200-240; Mixed Hay 150-280; Timothy 100-275;Grass 75-220; Straw 120-200.Wolgemuth Auction, Sep-tember 5, 32 lds Hay, 4 ldsStraw. Alfalfa 240-290;Mixed hay 75-355; Timothy225; Grass 140-280; Straw157-270.Summary of Central PAHay Auctions: Prices/ton,68 Loads Hay, 7 Straw.Alfalfa 55-200; Mixed Hay50-220; Timothy 72-215;Grass 65-200; Straw 85-185.Dewart Auction, Dewart:

September 3, 8 lds Hay, 0Straw. Mixed Hay 95-225;Grass 65-150.Greencastle Livestock:August 9 & 13, 4 lds Hay, 0Straw. Mixed Hay 50-95;Timothy 72.50; Grass 80.Kutztown Auction: Sep-tember 8, 18 lds Hay, 1Straw. Alfalfa 100-285;Mixed Hay 140-260;Timothy100-215; Grass 115-200;Straw 185.Middleburg Auction: Sep-tember 4, 12 lds Hay, 1Straw. Mixed Hay 70-205;Timothy 110-140; Grass140; Straw 120.Shippensburg Auction:September 1 & 4. 26 ldsHay, 5 Straw. Alfalfa 55-200;Mixed Hay 60-170; Timothy65-175; Grass 70-167.50;Straw 85-120.

VINTAGE SALESSTABLES

September 4, 2012Slaughter Holsteins: Hi Ch& Pr 3-4 1490-1675# 113-116; Ch 2-3 1470-1725#102-107.75; Sel 2-3 1250-1550# 97.50-101.50.Slaughter Cows: Prem.

Whites 65-75% lean 74-77;Breakers 75-80% lean 72-77, hi dress 79-85, lo dress65-71; Boners 80-85% lean72.50-77.50, hi dress 79-85,lo dress 66.50-70.50; Lean85-90% lean 66-71.50, hidress 72-77, lo dress 60-65.Slaughter Bulls: YG 11480-2210# lo dress 84.50-86.50.Graded Holstein BullCalves: No. 1 122# 105; 95-113# 119-130; 85-90# 77-95; No. 2 95-115# 115-127;90# 100-105; No. 3 94-108#73-82; 83# 57; Util 73-110#30-40.Graded Holstein Heifers:No. 1 93-112# 112; 78# 60;No. 2 92-100# 88-90; 74-81#50-60; non-tubing 73-92#40-50; 62# 12.

WEAVERLAND AUCTIONNew Holland, PA

September 6, 2012Alfalfa: 4 lds, 200-240Timothy Hay: 1 ld, 330Orchard Grass: 3 lds, 150-280.Mixed Hay: 17 lds, 100-275Grass: 10 lds, 75-320Straw: 4 lds, 120-200EarCorn: 1 ld, 300Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 125Rye: 5 lds, 13-15/bu

WOLGEMUTH AUCTION September 5, 2012

Alfalfa: 2 lds, 265-290Mixed: 23 lds, 201-355Timothy: 1 ld, 225Grass: 6 lds, 199-280Straw: 4 lds, 208-270Corn Fodder: 1 ld, 155Oats (/bu): 1 ld, 4.5-5Rye (/bu): 3 lds, 14-15

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Growing Places, a four-part course for aspiringfarmers, will be offeredthrough University of Ver-mont (UVM) Extension’sNew Farmer Program atthree locations this Octo-ber and again as an on-line course in early 2013.

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goals for themselves andtheir potential business,identify and examinecurrent resources andexplore market researchtechniques to set up acustomized marketingplan. In addition, theywill learn about state andfederal agricultural pro-grams and organizationsthat provide assistanceand support to farmers.

The course fee is $100if received by Sept. 21,

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TUNBRIDGE, VT —Twenty-eight OrangeCounty 4-H’ers compet-ed at the Central Region4-H Dairy Show, at theTunbridge World’s FairFairgrounds in Tun-bridge, vying for ribbonsand championships infitting, showmanshipand conformation class-es.

To prepare for the Uni-versity of Vermont (UVM)Extension-sanctionedshow, youths learned to

connect with their showanimal to get the great-est amount of coopera-tion from that animal inthe show ring. Thismeant many hours ofpractice working withtheir animal as well astime spent honing theirown poise, patience andconfidence.

In the fitting andshowmanship classes,based on competitor’sage, the judge looked athow well each individual

handled and presentedhis or her animal.Keenan Thygesen ofTunbridge took top hon-ors in this competition.

After winning theNovice Fitting and ShowChampion award, hecompeted with other di-vision champions to benamed the Overall Fit-ting and Show Champi-onship. The eight-year-old was awarded theDick Dodge MemorialAward for this achieve-

ment, the youngestyouth ever to receive thishonor. The award is giv-en in memory of Dodge,a former UVM Extensiondairy specialist andstaunch supporter of theVermont 4-H dairy pro-gram.

Brooke Russell, Tun-bridge (Clever Clovers 4-H Club) was named Se-nior Fitting and ShowChampion. The JuniorFitting and Show Cham-pion was Claire Cook,

Bradford (RamblingRivers 4-H Club).

The conformationclasses focused on theattributes of the animal,including its overall ap-pearance, physicalstructure and condition.These classes arearranged by breed andage of the animal.

Junior Champions inthe conformation class-es, by breed, were:

AYRSHIRE — MorganConant, Randolph (Mid-dle Branch 4-H Club)with her summer year-ling

BROWN SWISS —Emily Carson, Newbury(Rambling Rivers 4-HClub) with her summer

yearlingGUERNSEY — Jack-

son Ransom, Strafford(Clever Clovers 4-H Club)with his fall calf

HOLSTEIN — Tim Car-son, Newbury (RamblingRivers 4-H Club) with hisspring yearling

JERSEY — KeenanThygesen, Tunbridge(Clever Clovers) with hissummer yearling

For more informationabout the 4-H dairy pro-gram in Orange andWashington Counties,contact UVM Extension4-H Educator MichaelWilson at 802-223-2389,ext. 205 or by e-mail atm.wilson@uvm.edu.

Youth learn responsibility and patience atCentral Region 4-H Dairy Show

Eight-year-old Keenan Thygesen of Tunbridge took tophonors in fitting and showmanship at the Central Re-gion 4-H Dairy show at Tunbridge Fairgrounds.

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The Vermont FeedDealers and Manufac-turers have engaged anoutstanding lineup ofspeakers for their Annu-al Meeting to be held atthe Double Tree Confer-ence Center in SouthBurlington Vermont onWednesday, Sept. 19 and

Thursday, Sept. 20.The Wednesday night

reception, held from 5:30to 7:30 and co-hostedwith the Vermont DairyIndustry Association,will honor the 2012Dairy Farmer of the Year,the Tupper Award win-ner and recipients of the

Vermont Feed Dealersscholarships. The eventwill showcase Vermontwines and cheeses andwill provide an opportu-nity for casual interac-tion with leadership inthe Vermont dairy indus-try and legislators.

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the Vermont Feed Deal-ers and ManufacturersAnnual Conference regis-tration will begin at 8:30a.m. and features speak-ers outlining opportuni-ties for the Vermont dairyeconomy including:

• A U.S. Perspective onSustainable Agriculture,

Feed and Seed — Jim To-bin, vice president for In-dustry Affairs, Monsanto.

• The Wild World ofGlobal Economics & Is-sues Impacting the U.S.Dairy Industry — DavidKohl, professor emeritusVirginia Tech, presidentAgriVisions, LLC.

• It’s Not My Grandfa-ther’s Dairy Farm: Co-nants’ Riverside Farm —Ransom Conant, sixthgeneration employed inhis family’s 400 cow, 800acre farm.

• The Cellars at JasperHill: Looking Ahead toProfit Opportunities forVermont Dairy Farmers— Mateo Kehler and hisbrother Andy own a22,000-square-foot, un-derground cheese agingfacility.

• Current Develop-ments within the UVMCollege of Agricultureand Life Sciences — Dr.Tom Vogelmann, dean ofthe College of Agricul-ture and Life Sciencesand director of the Ver-mont Agricultural Exper-iment Station at the Uni-versity of Vermont.

• State Governmentand Farmers: WorkingTogether to Protect Ver-mont’s Waters — DavidMears, Vermont’s com-missioner of Environ-mental Conservation.

The Vermont FeedDealers and Manufactur-ers Association is a mem-bership organizationwith a 70-year history ofproviding leadership toVermont’s agriculturalproducers and alliedagricultural businesses.

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steps of the U.S. Capitol.One of them was NMPFFirst Vice Chairman KenNobis, a dairy farmerfrom St. John, MI, whotold those assembledthat politics shouldn’tstand in the way of help-ing America’s farmers.

“Dairy farmers haveworked with Democratsand Republicans, in theSenate and the House, tocreate a farm bill thatsaves taxpayers money,and at the same time of-fers dairy producers amore effective safety netwhen times are tough,”Nobis said. “It would be atragic mistake, after thisbill has already passedthe Senate, and theHouse Agriculture Com-mittee, to let it witherand die on the political

vine, rather than makethe necessary effort toget it passed in the com-ing weeks.”

Nobis reminded law-makers that the dairy re-forms included in thenew farm bill will reducegovernment expendi-tures compared to cur-rent policy, which shouldappeal to those membersof the House concernedwith the deficit.

“If the question inWashington is how to re-form government pro-grams and make themmore effective, we havean answer: pass the2012 Farm Bill. Thedairy title, along with therest of the program, isbudget-friendly. By notacting on this measure,Congress actually in-creases federal spendingnext year,” Nobis said.

There are few days lefton the legislative calen-dar of the House of Rep-resentatives before theCongress adjourns inOctober. If the bill can’tbe approved this fall, thepath forward is murky atbest. Other possible out-comes include a farm billbeing passed by a lameduck session of Con-

gress after the Novemberelections, or a one-yearextension of currentfarm programs.

NMPF’s Board of Di-rectors earlier this yearcame out against the lat-ter option, asserting thatan extension of currentpolicy through 2013does dairy farmers noreal good, and leaves thetough choices aboutbudget priorities unre-solved.

NMPF President andCEO Jerry Kozak saidthat if Congress can’tgenerate the necessaryeffort to pass a new farmbill this year, the organi-zation would not supportan extension of currentdairy programs, and in-stead would insist ongetting the Dairy Securi-ty Act — the dairy reformbill already included inthe Senate version of theFarm Bill — included inany extension package ofother farm programs.

“We’ve come too far toacquiesce to anotherserving of the statusquo. Dairy farmers needmore than platitudesfrom Congress — weneed action and leader-ship,” he said.

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Many producers usethe past season as aguide for planning for thenext one, but that isn’tthe best policy for growerswho want to get the mostfrom each acre, says aDuPont Pioneer crop pro-duction expert. Instead,it’s best to plan for nextyear by looking at thelong-term weather trends.

“This past growingseason was obviously ex-tremely dry for mostgrowers across the CornBelt and many of themare suffering from thedrought as they plan forharvest — and the nextgrowing season,” saidBrent Wilson, DuPont Pi-oneer technical servicesmanager. “But weatherchanges from year toyear and we can’t predictthe next growing season.Rather than using thisyear’s drought as aguide, growers shouldlook at several seasons

and rely on that informa-tion to make decisions.”

Wilson offered thesesuggestions for growersat a forum at the FarmProgress Show recentlyin Boone, Iowa.

Seed product selectionfor the following year is onmost growers’ mind thistime of year and followingharvest. Wilson remindsproducers that 2012 wasnot a typical year in mostregions and suggests rely-ing on years prior to 2012for product selection andplacement. He says mak-ing product selectionsbased on one year of ex-perience alone may not bea sound strategy.

“Another suggestion isto contact your seed pro-fessional early in theseason to make sureyou’re able to reserve theproducts you want onyour acres.”

Wilson says that Pio-neer expects to have a

good supply of qualityseed for growers for 2013planting. The companyhas grown seed acrossthe Corn Belt, from Ohioto Nebraska, in varyinggrowing conditions. Inaddition, more than two-thirds of its seed produc-tion acres were irrigatedthis past year. Pioneerwill evaluate supply anddetermine how much togrow in South Americaover the winter to providesupply for its growers.

As far as fertilizer ap-plication for 2013, mostgrowers planned for alarger crop than they re-alized, says Wilson, andthey should use grain re-moval as a guide forphosphorous and potas-sium application. Due tothe drought, there maybe opportunities to takenitrogen credits goinginto next year. Nitrogenis mobile with soil mois-ture and may move or

disappear with wettersoils. Waiting untilspring to apply nitrogenmay allow better deci-sions on how much ni-trogen may be availablefor the following crop.

Potential herbicidecarryover

“After a drought year,herbicide carryover maybe a big concern, butthat’s often difficult topredict,” said Wilson.“Microbes in cooler falltemperatures are not aseffective in breakingdown herbicide com-pounds, but the chemi-cals are broken downbest in warm springsoils. Water can also helpdegrade the compounds.

“Know your chemicalsto help you determine ifthere might be carryover.Look at your records andlabels to know exactlywhat herbicides were oneach field. You mightknow the retail name ofa product, but not be fa-miliar with all the activeingredients in the mix.It’s best to contact an ex-pert — such as your lo-cal crop protection deal-er or university Exten-sion specialist — for in-formation on possiblecarryover concerns.”

Wilson says weeds maybe more prevalent next

year due to less-than-ideal weed control duringthe dry weather. He rec-ommends checking fieldsfor an inventory of whichweeds are growing.

“You’ll probably notfind new weeds in yourfield, just a shift in popu-lations,” he said. “Youmay find that some largeseeded weeds that cangerminate from deeper inthe soil may be morecommon. You may wantto consider a broad spec-trum herbicide to coverboth broadleaf weeds andgrasses. Be on the look-out for glyphosate-resist-ant weeds that you mayhave noticed earlier inthe season and plan yourweed control program ac-cordingly for 2013.”

Insect pressureA new insect for some

corn growers — theJapanese beetle — ismoving westward. Thebeetle is usually not asignificant problem innormal years, but can bedevastating in toughyears with weakenedplants. Wilson suggestsputting the Japanesebeetle on the list of in-sects to scout for in 2013.

“Corn rootworm is abigger problem if we havea dry, warm winter, fol-lowed by dry conditions,”

he says. “In wet years, mi-crobes that attack root-worms are more preva-lent, hence the growingproblem in dry conditions.

“Of course, one way tomanage rootworm isthrough crop rotation —from corn to soybeans.Growers may also wantto consider a new mode ofaction in corn rootwormresistant traits, especiallyif they’ve used the sameone for several years.Corn rootworm insecti-cide treatments are alsosomething to consider.

Wilson says that soilinsects may be moreprevalent in 2013 andmay escalate if dry, warmconditions continue.Growers should ask theirseed professional aboutseed treatment programsthat can help protecttheir seed investmentsagainst these soil pests.

“While 2012 was anextreme year for most,it may all change nextseason,” said Wilson.“Plan for next year bylooking beyond the pastseason as a guide andbe conscious of whatcan impact the crop in apost-drought year. Wecan’t predict the weath-er, but we can prepareas best we can for thecoming season.”

Use long-term trends as planning guide for 2013Know factors impacting crop in post-drought season

by Ann PerryA smooth blanket of

snow in the winter canhelp boost dryland cropproductivity in the sum-mer, and no-till manage-ment is one way to en-sure that blanket cover-age, according to U.S.Department of Agricul-ture (USDA) research.

Agricultural ResearchService (ARS) soil scien-tist David Huggins con-ducted studies to deter-mine how standing cropresidues affect snow ac-cumulation and soil wa-ter levels across entirefields. ARS is USDA’schief intramural scientif-ic research agency, andthis work supports theUSDA priority of re-sponding to climatechange.

Huggins, who works atthe ARS Land Manage-ment and Water Conser-vation Research Unit inPullman, WA, carried outthis investigation on twoneighboring farms. Bothfarms have the hilly to-pography typical of thePalouse region in east-ern Washington. Butmuch of one farm hasbeen under continuousno-till management

since 1999, while thefields on the other farmwere conventionallytilled.

For two years, snowdepths, density and soilwater storage weremeasured manually athundreds of pointsacross the fields on bothfarms. Residue height atdata collection pointswas also measured onthe no-till fields.

Huggins found thatstanding wheat residueon the no-till farm signif-icantly increased theamount and uniformityof snow cover across theentire field. Snow depthson the no-till field rangedfrom 4 to 39 inches, withan average depth of 11inches, while snowdepths on the conven-tionally tilled fieldranged from 0 to 56inches, with an averagedepth of 8.5 inches.

The snow distributionpattern on the no-tillfarm made soil waterdistribution more uni-form and increased soilwater recharge ratesthere. The more uniformsnow distribution underno-till was particularlyapparent for ridge tops

and steep south-facingslopes where there wastypically 4 to 8 inchesmore snow than on con-ventionally tilled fields.

Huggins calculatedthat the greater storageof soil water in no-tillsystems could increasewinter wheat yield po-tential by 13 bushels peracre on ridge tops, sixbushels per acre onsouth facing slopes, andthree bushels per acre invalleys. As a result, re-gional farmers could in-crease their winterwheat profits by an aver-age of $30 per acre andas much as $54 perridge-top acre.

Producers affected bythe 2012 drought mightalso benefit from usingno-till to increase theamount and uniformityof snow cover on theirfields. This would in-crease soil waterrecharge rates and soilmoisture storage, whichwould facilitate the re-turn of drought-strickenfields to their former pro-ductivity.

Results from this workwere published in 2011in Transactions of theASABE.

No-till farming helps capturesnow and soil water

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WANTED: FRESH COWSGroups of 1st & 2nd LactationContact Us With Your Informationjeffking@kingsransomfarm.com

518-791-2876www.cattlesourcellc.com

Call 888-596-5329 for Your Subscription

Dairy Equipment

1979 2000 gal. Mueller OHbulk tank, Tank never had aproblem. Washer included. Nocompressors, Asking $7,500.607-522-4358

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Farm MachineryFor Sale

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Combine SalvageK & J Surplus

60 Dublin Rd.Lansing, NY 14882

(607) 533-4850 • (607) 279-6232

2006 Krone Big M II, 784/558 Hrs., Hyd.Float & Tilt, AM/FM/CD, Auto Lube, High SkidShoes, Full Service, All Safe Cut Bars, 32’ Mower,CV, Merger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169,000

2006 NH FX60, 3,279 Eng. Hrs., 2,626 CutterHead Hrs., 525 HP, 4WD, C/H/A, Remote RearHitch, 901 Corn Head, 6-Row Big Drum 356W, 11.5’Grass Head, Rear Remote & Hitch . . .$142,500

2004 Claas SpeedStar Forage Harvester,C/H/A w/Processor, Corn & Grass Head, Rear Hitch,Rear Hyd. Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$153,900

2000 Kuhn GA7302, w/Pt. Hitch, Twin Rotor,Raking Width 1-22’ or 2-11’, 1 0r 2 Swaths, FieldReady, Make An Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,995

2005 Challenger SP185, Self-PropelledMower w/Merger, 2WD, 185 HP, Cab, AM/FMRadio, 2,023 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,995

2008 Bobcat 337, ROPS, 24” Trenching Bucket,39” Grade Bucket, Hyd. Thumb, Only 680 Hrs., 2Year/500 Hr. PT Warranty Available . . . . $38,900

2006 Bobcat T300, Only 936 Hrs., Cabw/Heat & A/C, Self Level, Suspension Seat, HighFlow, Bobtach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,900

2005 Bobcat Toolcat 5600, 1,066 Hrs.,4WD, 4W Steer, Cab w/Heat & A/C, 1,500# Loader,High Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,995

2005 Bobcat S185, 4,316 Hrs., Cab, w/Heat,Hand/Foot Controls, New Tires, 74” Self LevelingBucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call

Additional Bobcat ItemsNew 2011 Bobcat 3450, 4x4, Rapid Link,Utility Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call2007 Bobcat 90, QT 90” Hyd. Drive FrontMount Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,2951997 Bobcat 763, Hand/Foot Cntrls., 3,188Hrs., 60” Bkt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,495

NORTHEAST FARMSALES & SERVICE, INC.

Serving You Since 1981

4497 Rte. 5 (Coventry Rd.)Irasburg,VT 05845 • (888) 232-7646

www.northeastfarmservice.com

2007 Claas Jaguar 870 Forage Harvesterw/Processor, Corn & Grass Head, C/H/A, 1-OwnerMachine, 4WD, Auto Lube, Rear Hitch & Remotes,Speedstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$219,900

$2,000 off towards trucking forself propelled equip.

Farm MachineryFor Sale

Farm MachineryFor Sale

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE• 1994 Mack 22 foot steel dump, Heavy Spec 350HP 8LL .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000.00• Volvo truck w\manure tank, 4250 Houle tank 350HP 8LL.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000.00• JD 4960 4 new tires, brackets for 14' Degelman Blade . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52,000.00• JD 7410 remanned transmission. . . . . . . . . . . $42,000.00• JD 4030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000.00• Kuhn 24' rake GA 7922 1 yr old . . . . . . . . . . $20,000.00• Chisel Plow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500.00• Landoll 2200 disk ripper, many new parts, 5 shank. . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00• Richardton 700 Dump Wagon w\lift extensions and scales

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000.00• JD 3970 Chopper w/kernel processor, grass head only . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000.00• JD 780 Hydrapush Box Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000.00• GA 6000 Double Rake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000.00• 12 Ton Shelby Equipment Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800.00• 14' Degelman Blade set up for 4960, has brackets for mid-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000.00

• 956 Mower conditioner w/trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000.00• 18' Sunflower V-tine plow\finisher. . . . . . . . . . . $2,500.00• 1989 Mack dump 7sp 300 HP aluminum dump, hyd tail-gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000.00

• Houle 42' trailer pump, 2 years old great shape, heavyduty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000.00

• Houle Tank 4500 gallon low discharge . . . . . . $12,000.00• 10 HP Variable Speed Lobe vacuum pump . . . $5,000.00• 20 8' Cement H-Bunks, 7 8' Cement J-Bunks . $5,400.00• 70 Calf Hutches Various brands various condition. . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50-$250 each• 20 Calf Tel Super hutches, various condition . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250-$450 each• 14 Germania Model-E arm detachers . . . . . . . $2,800.00• Keenan Mixer-FP70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500.00• Knight Reel Auggie-3050 Commercial . . . . . . . $8,000.00

CALL STEVE or WADE 603-399-9922WESTMORELAND, NH

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USED DAIRY EQUIPMENTBulk Milk Coolers,

Stainless Steel StorageTanks, Pipeline Milkers,Milking Parlors, Vacuum

Pumps, Used MilkingMachine Plus AgitatorMotors, Stainless SteelShells, Weigh Jars, Etc.

CJM Farm Equipment802-895-4159

Farm Equipment

Bale Wrapper Salsco excel-lent condition,$5500; JD 749’Hay Rake,$2300 (boughtnew equipment) deliverypossible. 508-353-1091 any-time

KEENAN MIXER wagon400cu. ft., new floor, digitalscale, forage knives. In East-ern Connecticut $7,000. Orbest offer. Must sell, picturesa v a i l a b l ejersey_cow_guy@yahoo.com.Call Andy 860-534-0556

Farm MachineryFor Sale

Farm MachineryFor Sale

2006 NEW HOLLAND Model230 field harvester w/kernalprocessor & diverter valve,field ready, hay head avail-able, $22,000 firm. 860-649-8818, 860-324-1602

GLEANER MODEL F COM-BINE, 4 row corn head, 13’grain head, $3,500. 518-332-2904

IH DISGUSTED??? Withyour shifting? Now is thetime to fix. Put a good tractorback to work. 800-808-7885,402-374-2202

JD 450B bulldozer, $5,000;Dresser 520B payloader,$14,000; Case W11, 1 yardpayloader w/new loader,$12,000; JD 6310 w/640loader, $23,000; NH 575 balerw/thrower, $12,000; NH 311baler w/chute, $4,500. AugurFarms, 203-530-4953

JD BALER PARTS: Used, NewAftermarket and rebuilt. JDcanopy new aftermarket,$750. Call for pictures. NelsonHorning 585-526-6705

JOHN DEERETRACTOR PARTS

Many New Parts in StockRECENT MODELS IN

FOR SALVAGE:•6215 burnt •4240 •4230 ROPS•L4020 •3020 •3155 cab w/AC

•E3020 syncro •E3020 PS •4030•3010D •2955 4WD •2550 4WD

We Rebuild Your HydraulicPumps, SCV Valves,Steering Valves, etc.

All Units are Bench TestedMany Used Tractor Parts

Already DismantledCALL FOR YOUR NEEDS

NELSON PARTSPenn Yan, NY

800-730-4020315-536-3737

Farm MachineryFor Sale

3pt PTO Wood Chipper (New) 4” Feed

for 20-45 HP Tractor $1,875; Kuhn

Knight 8110 Slinger (1) Yr. Old, Single

Axle, Like New $10,500; Gehl 970 SU

Wagon $2,775; PTO Generators;

2004 JD 5520 Deluxe Cab Heat/

AC/Stereo & JD LDR 75-80 HP,

Dsl, 2700 hrs, Dual Outlets, Power

Reverser, 12 Spd, Super Clean!

$23,500; 4x4 Landini Globus Fully

Heated Glass Cab w/AC 75-80 HP,

Dsl, Dual Outlets, Field Ready $15,900;

4x4 Kubota M8950 fully heated cab

w/AC 85-90 HP, Dsl, All New Rubber

$11,900; 4x4 MF 1040 Loader 35-40

HP, Dsl, 1100 hrs $8,950; 3pt

Snowblowers: 4 1/2’-8’; 6000 Gal

Water/Fluid Storage Tank; Lots More

Tractors & Machinery In Stock

Kennedy Tractor of Williamstown, NY(315) 964-1161

Krone #130 round baler,Sil/String, $5,500; Int’l 5288,4WD, ROPS, 200 hp, 4,000hrs., $15,000; Int’l 766, BlackStripe, Cab, 3,100 hrs. orig,Super nice! $12,500; JD 750,2WD, 23hp, turf tires, $4,200;Int’l 574, 50 hp, gas, 3ph.,$3,800; NH 1412, 10’ Dis-cbine, flail cond., $8,500;Kverneland Round BaleProcessor, $2,500; KellyBackhoe #30, 6’, 3ph., goodcond., $2,800; Kub Backhoe#4560, 10’, exc., $2,800; NH329 Manure sprdr., 90 bu.,$2,200; Full line of farm equip-ment available! 802-885-4000www.youngsmilkywayfarm.com

MACK ENTERPRISESRandolph, NY

(716) 358-3006 • (716) 358-3768Ship UPS Daily

www.w2r.com/mackenterprises/New & Used Tractor &

Logging Equipment Parts

Maine toNorth CarolinaDeep Til and Inject

Manure and Get 3’ of Top Soil With a

PleasantCreekHay.ComPartnership!

Farm MachineryFor Sale

MF #822 round Baler,Sil/String, $5,500; Krone 1250Combi-Pack round baler &wrapper, exc., 100K new,$22,000; Int’l 966, open, 115hp., Nice machine! $9,500;Kuhn GA6000 Double RotaryRake, ready to save you lotsof time! $8,900; FransgardWinch V-5000, $2,300; Rotaryrakes, 10-13’, $1,800 & up;Sitrex 17’ tedder, $2,300; 2-Grapple buckets, hyd., 6’$1,800 & $2,250; NH 66Square baler, $1,500. 802-376-5262

SANDY DODGEMcCormick MCX140 PowerShift, 4WD, cab, AC, quick-tach810 loader . . . . . . . . . . .$38,500• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •New 8x18 Bale Wagon, Steel Sides &Oak Floor, 8 Ton Gear w/11Lx15 Implement Tires, Ready for Field $3,585*With All Steel Construction .Add $300

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •New Running Gear - 3 Ton $7506 Ton $900; 8 Ton $1150; 10 Ton$1295; 12 Ton Tandem . .$1,995With 11L by 15 Implement Tubes& Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90 Ea.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Exchange 15” for 16” Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plus $15 Ea.

Wide Track Gear . . . . .Plus $60.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Dry Hill Bale GrabbersRound Bale . . . . . . . . . . $1,150Heavy Duty Round or SquareBale double piston . . . . . $1,795

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •16’ & 20’ Aluminum Ladder Con-veyor w/Belt for Hay or Bag Shav-ings, 120# w/Motor . .$1,450/$1,550

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Morra Tedder 17’, Used .$4,350

New . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,950Morra Rotary Rake, Tandem

9’ 3pt. Hitch, New . .$4,50011’ Pull Type, New . .$7,200

Tandem Rake Hitch . . . .$1,850CIH DCX101 Discbine (Same asNH 1411) . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500CIH SBX540 Baler w/Thrower(Same as NH 575) . . . .$15,500J&L Hay Saver, Feeders Avail Call

Other Sizes Wagons,Tedders,Rakes, Feeders & Gates AvailableCall SANDY DODGE

668 RT. 12,PLAINFIELD, CT 06374

860-564-2905

Fencing

WELLSCROFTFENCE SYSTEMS

Great Prices/Fast ServiceCall For Brochures603-827-3464 orinfo@wellscroft.com

Hi Tensile & Portable Electric Fences

Solidlock Woven WirePressure Treated Posts

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Grain Handling Equip.Bins & Dryers

Grain Handling Equip.Bins & Dryers

A N MARTIN GRAIN SYSTEMS315-923-9118 Clyde, NY

WE SPECIALIZE IN• Sukup Grain Bins • Hopper Feed Bins• Dryers • Transport Augers• Grain Legs • Crane Service• Custom Mill Righting • Dryer Service

SEED COMPANY DEALERSHIPSDOEBLER’S is searching for professional seed sales men and

women in all of its Eastern regions from New York State into Ohioand as far south as North Carolina. Ideal candidates must demon-strate an ability to quickly learn new seed product information, adesire to not only grow Doebler’s business but also the businesses

of his or her customers, and a thorough understanding of andability to communicate Doebler’s reputation in agribusiness as

“Your Regional Advantage”.

If you would like to be considered for a dealership position with acompany nearly eight decades in the industry, please call

1-800-853-2676. Thank you.

DAIRY FARM MANAGERThe 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.Contact us:The Lands at Hillside Farms, Shavertown, PA 18708

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

Help Wanted Help Wanted

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGERNew Pond Farm is a non-profit environmental education centerand working farm located on 102-acres in West Redding, CT.AFM responsibilities will include: Care of farm animals,buildings and property; milking and processing milk for ourstate licensed dairy; haying, wood splitting and equipmentmaintenance; helping with programs.Qualifications: Strong communication skills; a degree inagriculture or a related field, or prior farm experience; knowl-edge of machine maintenance, “light carpentry and plumbing”capabilities.Benefits: Competitive salary; a two-bedroom apartment on site;health insurance, and a retirement plan are also provided.

For more details or to send your resumecontact Ann Taylor: ann@newpondfarm.org

Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale

Little Falls, NY 13365

Phone (315) 823-0288www.demereerealty.com • demeree@ntcnet.com

#680 - Nice hobby farm near COOPERSTOWN w/22 acres - 6 tillable - 1,000 ft. rd. frontage- tastefully remodeled 11 rm. home w/5 bdrms. - lg. eat-in kitchen with wood stove - lg.formal dining rm. & living rm. - new insulated windows - 2 tone hardwood floors down &pine upstairs - 2 baths - jacuzzi - full basement - combination oil/wood furnace - 2 stallgarage - paved driveway - 2 story barn - on quiet country road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Great Buy at $225,000 REDUCED TO $195,000

#62 - THUNDER MOUNTAIN - A GREAT PLACE FOR FAIRS OR SPORTS - 1.5 MILESFROM RTE. 90, NY STATE THRUWAY. ALSO KNOWN FOR ITS LARGE SUPPLY OFHERKIMER DIAMONDS AND ALSO A LARGE SUPPLY OF COMMERCIAL WATER FORFUTURE USE - 210 acres - 100 tillable, 20 pasture, 86 woods. Only one entrance to property.Nice road one mile long with electric all the way back thru center of property (private), 40x192ft. one story barn with 7 rm. home w/3 stall garage - GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500,000

#36 - Nice hunting & recreation property on very quiet road - 141 acres near AdirondackPark on south side - 5 rm. A-Frame home w/attached 10x18 ft. breeze-way & 20x24 ft. workshop - lots of water - 125 ft. well - 3 ponds, 2 stocked w/bass & 3 creeks - INCLUDESTRACTOR AND LAWNMOWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRICED AT $268,000

C-40 - Hobby/Dairy Farm on 70 A. of gravel soil, 40 A. pasture, 30 A. woods - 52 tie stalls, 3 lg.pens, 2” pipeline, 5 units, 800 gal. tank, tunnel ventilation, mow conveyor, 2 Patz barn cleaners,8 ton grain bin, 16x40 & 16x60 silos w/unloaders, tiled mangers, concrete barnyard, 50x80 polebarn & out buildings, water & electric - nice 7 room, 3BR, 1 bath home - new outside woodfurnace, inside oil furnace, drilled wells & spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $260,000

C-17 - Wood lot w/5.35 acres on the edge of the Adirondack Park located on paved rd.w/electricity - property has never been logged - very clear brook trout stream running thruproperty - small hunting cabin - great location for fishing & hunting . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000

B-103 - This is a 130 acre farm with 30 acres tillable, 30 acres pasture and 70 acres inwoods. The house has a full basement and the second floor is gutted and ready to beremodeled with 5 bedrooms and a bath. The first floor has a kitchen and two rooms plus afull bath.There are 3 barns; a newer pole building with 3 bays, a 40’x40’ machine shed anda livestock barn that is 35’x150’. There are 3 paddocks developed with hi-tensile fencewhich will be a start for a grazing system for beef or horses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $290,000 REDUCED TO $230,000

DEMEREE REALTY

Parts & Repair Parts & Repair

Dave Gabel Agricultural Belt Services

“BELTT BUSTERS”$ave on Flat Belts for Your Farm Machinery

Agricultural Belt ServiceRoute 75, Eden, NY 14057

Call 716-337-BELTNow accepting MasterCard, Visa & Discover

QUALITY BELTS AT FARMER PRICESNow Available: Extensive Line of Trailers & Trailer Parts ~ Call for Information & Prices

21 Years of Customer Satisfaction

For Rent or Lease

DAIRY FACILITY: Sharon,CT.Registered cattle, 45 cowtiestall w/dry cow barn & calfbarn with or without house,flexible as which buildings forrental, available November1st. 860-364-5019

Fresh Produce,Nursery

Pumpkins, Gourds,Winter Squash, etc.

Pie, Jack-O-Lantern,White & Munchkin PumpkinsAcorn, Butternut, Spaghetti,Buttercup, Ambercup, Sweet

Potato, Sweet Dumpling SquashANY SIZE LOTS AVAILABLE

From Bushels toTractor Trailer Loads

Hoeffner FarmsHornell,NY

607-769-3404607-324-0749 eves

Fruit ProcessingEquipment

FOR SALE: Heavy Duty AppleHand Parer/Slicer Combina-tion. 15 to 20 apples perminute with 2 operators. $995.518-284-2256

Hay - Straw For Sale

STANTON

BROTHERS10 Ton Minimum

Limited Availability518-768-2344

AMARAL FARMS 1st & 2ndcutting good quality hay,round silage bales 4x5. Call860-576-5188 or 860-450-6536

FOR SALE: Quality first &second cut big & small squarebales. Delivered. 315-264-3900

GOOD QUALITY HAY &STRAW. Large Square Bales.Will load or ship direct. 802-849-6266

LARGE SQUARE BALES,processed first & second cut.Call 802-864-5382 or 802-578-7352

Hay - Straw For Sale

ONTARIO DAIRYHAY & STRAW

Quality Alfalfa Grass MixLg. Sq. - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cut

ALSO CERTIFIED ORGANICLow Potassium for Dry CowsCall for Competitive PricesNEEB AGRI-PRODUCTS

5519-529-1141

PremiumWestern Alfalfa

Bright CleanWHEAT STRAW

All Hay Tested

Reasonable Prices - DeliveredLarge Square BalesSemi Load or Half Load

800-747-3811845-901-1892

adenbrook.com

TOP QUALITY 1st cut 4x4wrapped round bales, timo-thy/rye & grass/clover combi-nation, $55.00. 413-626-1379

Hay - Straw Wanted

HAY &STRAWFor Sale All Types Delivered

Cell 717-222-2304Growers, Buyers & Sellers

Heating

Portage and Main OutdoorWater Furnaces See why ourboilers burn 1/3-1/2 the fuel ofother similar units. Watch bio-mass chip videos @www.portageandmainboilers.comCall 1-800-561-0700 to speakto a representative today!

Help Wanted

ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON

WANTEDBerkshire, VT

Looking for an honest, hard-working individual who isinterested in working at aprogressive 1,800+ cowdairy. Duties include: ParlorManagement, Assisting withA.I. & Herd Help. ExperiencePreferred. Competitive com-pensation package.

Call 802-323-3385

FA R M H A N D N E E D E D :Small grass based Jerseydairy in Sullivan Co., NY; Pre-fer live-in with room andboard. 845-887-5737

Horses

3Y/O REGISTERED FriesianSport Horse Stallion, broke todrive, 16.2hands, $10,500.00.Menno Stoltzfus, Ovid,NY607-869-1221

Miscellaneous

YARD SIGNS: 16x24 full colorwith stakes, double sided.Stakes included. Only $15.00each. Call your sales repre-sentative or Beth at Lee Publi-cations 518-673-0101 orbsnyder@leepub.com. Pleaseallow 7 to 10 business dayswhen ordering.

Parts

NEW, USED & RECONDITIONEDPARTS FOR CONSTRUCTION &

AGRICULTURECase-JD-IHC Crawlers

Case-JD-Ford-IHC TLB’sCase-JD-Wheel Loaders

Skid Loader PartsSPECIAL: MultiKey

Construction Sets $45GOODRICHTRACTOR

PARTS

607-642-3293Rt. 38 & 38B, Newark Valley, NY

Parts & Repair

IH TRACTORSALVAGE PARTS

BATESCORPORATION

1-800-248-2955

Call the IH Parts Specialists:

CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY WEB SPECIALS!

12351 Elm RdBOURBON, IN 46504

New, Used & RebuiltWe Ship Anywhere

Our Web Address:www.batescorp.com

Real Estate For Sale

FARM FOR SALE in Fayston,VT. 48.6 acres, barn, milkhouse,good ag soils, 3-bed home.Restricted by easement andoption to purchase at ag value.Vermont Land Trust seeksbuyers who will farm commer-cially. $175K. Contact JonRamsay at 802-533-7705 orjramsay@vlt.org. www.vlt.org/bragg

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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. Nice 2 story remodeled 3 bedroom home.2 story 36x70 barn also a 40x80 machinery building with 2 big boxstalls for horses. Year round pond. This would make a nice farm forbeef, horses or other livestock. 15 mins. to town, Rt. 90, and LakeErie. Unbelievable world renowned fishing and boating. 45 mins. toInternational Airport and Buffalo . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $250,000.

23200 -- Otsegoo County.. 265 +/- acre farm. Bordering a yearround river. 130 acres, exceptional, exceptional soils. flat to gentlyrolling currently in Nursery stock and farm crops. 130 acres ofwoods some timber lots of deer and turkey. Good 2 story dairybarn. Holds approximately 50 head of cattle. Drive in mow for haystorage. 40x60 Machinery shed. Partially remodeled 5 bedroom 2story home. Interior has been gutted and remodeled. Exterior is

original. One car attached garage. Quiet road. Schools, shopping,hospitals all close by. This farm can be used for multiple things.Owner is using it as a Nursery stock farm. Would make a goodvegetable farm. Easy irrigation from river. Would be great forhorses, beef, or dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Askingg $500,000.

2302 -- Otsegoo Countyy Freee stalll Operation.. Buildings for 300head. Double 8 milking parlor, pad for feed storage. Good 2 story4 bdrm. home. All situated on 70 acres of land w/40+/- acres till-able, gravel loam soils w/lots of additional land to rent reasonable.Great location. Mins. from Cooperstown or Oneonta. Farm wouldwork well for dairy although buildings are conducive for horsesand beef. Farm has 2 trout streams. Excellent deer and turkeyhunting. Nice area to live and farm . . . . . . . .Askingg $199,900.

23299 -- Herkimerr Countyy 355 acres,, mostly tillable somepasture. 2 story barn with 11 standard stalls, 8 ties. 24x30 polebarn. 4 bdrm. Manufactured Home on top full concrete basement.Pond. Close to Cooperstown, NY. Quiet and Peaceful setting.Shopping, Hospitals, Schools minutes away. Great location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Askinngg $220,000.

23233 -- Chenangoo Countyy Gentleman'ss Farm.. A neat and cleanlittle farm of 8 acres of land consisting of 6 acres in fields. Balancewoods. 2 story barn with a drive in mow. Stalls for 15 head ofcattle and two box stalls for horses and chickens. 2 stall shop andgarage building with power; side addition for additional storage.Good 3 bdrm. farmhouse in great shape. This farm would make agreat little farm to have a large garden, raise a couple beef cows ora horse or two, have your own chickens. Schools, shopping andhospitals all within minutes. Very nice area of Central NY. Ownersare retiring. Farm reasonably priced to sell . . . . . . . . .$89,000.

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