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KEARNEY — Ava Florell stillneeds a boost to get into the saddlesof horses she rode as a first-yearcompetitor at the Buffalo CountyFair 4-H Horse Show.

"I’m really excited," the 9-year-oldsaid, "and also a little nervous."

It helps that she’s a show veteranas a spectator, having grown upwatching her brothers Sam, 13, andBrandt, 17, compete. The boysstarted their 2014 horse show in the

speed events, roping, poles andbarrels. Ava joined in with halterand other riding events.

The Florells also entered marketbeef and baking projects at the fair.

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Weather OutlookWestern Central Eastern LINCOLN - For the week ending July 20, 2014, the State saw

unseasonably cool temperatures and only isolated rainfall according toUSDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. With the dry conditions,wheat harvest was over one half complete. Also, producers in many areasstarted irrigating their row crops last week. The number of days suitable forfieldwork were 6.4. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 4 percent very short, 28short, 66 adequate, and 2 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 8 percentvery short, 26 short, 65 adequate, and 1 surplus.

Field Crops Report: Winter wheat conditions rated 6 percent very poor,14 poor, 28 fair, 44 good, and 8 excellent. Winter wheat mature was 84percent, ahead of 80 last year but behind a five year average of 87. Winterwheat harvested was 54 percent, ahead of 49 last year but behind 61 average.

Corn conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 5 poor, 17 fair, 52 good, and 24excellent. Corn silking was 62 percent, ahead of 45 last year, but near 60average. Corn dough was 8 percent, ahead of 0 last year but near 6 average

Soybean conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 5 poor, 20 fair, 54 good, and19 excellent. Soybeans blooming was 73 percent, ahead of 61 last year and 62average. Soybean setting pods was 32 percent, well ahead of 11 last year and14 average.

Sorghum conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 2 poor, 35 fair, 42 good, and20 excellent. Sorghum headed was 23 percent, well ahead of 4 last year and7 average. Sorghum coloring was 4 percent, ahead of 0 for both last year andaverage.

Oat conditions rated 3 percent very poor, 18 poor, 26 fair, 50 good, and 3excellent. Oats coloring was 91 percent. Oats mature was 70 percent. Oatsharvested was 31 percent, behind 60 last year and 56 average.

Dry bean conditions rated 3 percent very poor, 1 poor, 16 fair, 63 good, and17 excellent. Dry beans blooming was 22 percent, near 24 last year and 25average.

Proso millet planted was 90 percent, behind 100 both last year andaverage.

Alfalfa hay conditions rated 2 percent very poor, 6 poor, 32 fair, 53 good,and 9 excellent. Alfalfa hay second cutting was 71 percent complete, near 69last year and 74 average. Alfalfa hay third cutting was 16 percent complete,ahead of 1 last year and 9 average.

Livestock, Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditionsrated 5 percent very poor, 11 poor, 30 fair, 46 good, and 8 excellent.

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WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provided a 12-weekprogress report on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disasterassistance programs today, announcing that USDA has processed 106,000payments to farmers in 40 states across the country who suffered livestockand grazing losses between October 2011 and passage of the 2014 Farm Bill.

“Farmers and ranchers who waited two and a half years for a Farm Bill arenow getting some relief,” said Vilsack. “We met the very ambitious goal to getthese programs up and running in just 60 days. Now, thanks to our dedicatedstaff in offices across the country, we’ve provided more than 106,000payments to farmers and ranchers in 40 states who suffered drought,blizzard, and other weather related losses.”

A quick implementation of the disaster assistance programs has been a toppriority for USDA. In February, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) announcedthat enrollment for four disaster assistance programs would begin April 15,2014, 60 days from the date the programs were reestablished by the 2014Farm Bill. After the 2008 Farm Bill, it took over one year for the programsto get up and running.

Since then, dedicated full-time FSA staff, as well as temporary employeeshired to expedite the application process, have processed over $1.2 billion inpayments to qualifying farmers and ranchers. The first payments were sentout to farmers and ranchers within two weeks of enrollment. USDAestimated that roughly $2.5 billion would be provided in disaster relief tocover losses from October 2011 through September 2014. If those estimatesprove accurate, it would mean nearly half of all disaster payments havealready been provided.

While disaster relief is a critical lifeline that can prevent farmers andranchers who do not have access to crop insurance from being wiped out byweather-related losses beyond their control, most producers only receivesupport equal to 60 percent of their actual losses.

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THE FARMER’S WIFEBy Christy Welch

Birthdays and ConcreteI learn something new almost every month

about being married to a farmer.For example, this month I learned that

farmers give their wives concrete as a 45thbirthday present. That’s right … concrete.

I should probably start at the beginning of ourlife on the farm. When my husband’s parentslived there, part of the driveway and parkingarea had never been paved over. As Iunderstand it, the septic tank was in thatlocation and they needed to keep an access to it.When we moved to the farm, we had to put in alarger septic tank farther away from the house.

When we changed the front of the house alittle bit, we had an area of sand that people hadto walk through to get to the front door. I’m apatient person, and I don’t mind a little sandbeing tracked in. However, our dogs had decidedthat digging out holes in the middle of saidsand and lounging there was ever so refreshing.They did this so often that in order to get to ourfront door, visitors had to go through a smallobstacle course.

We purchased the house on February 29,2008, and moved in later that fall. So for almostsix years, I’ve been waiting for pavement inthose two areas. The farmer kept saying we’dhave it someday. And, I kept being ratherpatient about the situation.

My wish for concrete by the front door anddriveway was second only to my fondness fordoor handles on the kitchen cabinets. Thatproblem was partly of my making, because I’mrather finicky about such things. I took awhileto find the handles that I liked, and that wereinexpensive, before purchasing them. The doorhandles were finally purchased last Christmas.But they haven’t found their way to the cabinetsyet. I’d do it myself, but the farmer insists uponbeing a part of the installation.

Back to the birthday, this spring the farmerdecided he had to have concrete on an areabetween two of his sheds. And since the truckwas coming out anyway, I might as well (finally)get my concrete in the drive way and by thefront door. Halleluiah!

The main event was supposed to happenbefore Mother’s Day in May, but we had somedelays. Finally in June, around my 45thbirthday, concrete was poured by my front door.A few days later my driveway and parking areawas paved as well.

Now I am reminded that society says weshould find enjoyment in the little things.Believe me, I was a happy camper, especially onthe first day I was able to drive on it! You can’timagine how much a little bit of pavement canmake.

This whole episode got me thinking aboutother “gifts” farmers can give to their wivesthrough the years. You know the anniversarysuggestions, like paper for the first anniversary,

wood for the fifth anniversary, tin for the 10thanniversary, gold for the 25th anniversary andso on? Just like that.

Here are some suggestions, but feel free toadjust the years as needed.

For your wife’s 25th birthday, how aboutgetting her a tiller? By this time you’re bothsettled on the farm and she probably wants tostart a garden, or make her gardening easier. Atiller would be perfect.

By age 30, she probably has to chaseelementary school sons and daughters aroundthe farm. Or she’s running here and there, backand forth, to help out. Might I suggest an ATV?It would come in handy for the entire family, butespecially for mom. Come to think of it, I thinkmy farmer purchased a brand new ATV aroundthe time I turned 40, saying it was for me on thefarm. After five years, I don’t run it as much asthe farmer and his mini-mes do. But, I doappreciate it when I have to get somewherequickly.

Around age 35, the kids are helping out withchores more and you all are coming in packedwith mud and manure from head to toe. Here’swhere you might want to consider getting thatsecond washer, a cheaper model, for the mudroom. The dirty clothes can go right into thelaundry to get the first layer of gunk and goo offit before they make their way into the familylaundry. In the long run, it will end up savingyou money because if you trash that one, youstill have the original model.

The kids are starting to head off to their highschool activities, or going to college around age40. Two words: riding lawnmower. While usingthe old push version might have been goodwhen your kids were hoofing it through your 5acre lawn, your wife might not appreciate theworkout. Plus, they last forever, so this is thegift that will keep on giving for years.

Concrete at 45, we’ve covered this one.Around age 50, the kids are all out of the

house so maybe now is the time to invest insomething that will really help out, adishwasher. This will free her up to help yououtside after you’ve lost your dishwashingminions, I mean children, to college andcareers. Have lunch, throw the dishes in thedishwasher, and keep on moving.

From here on out, it gets tricky. Some farmerswill work the farm until they can’t walkanymore, and others will want to sell it all andretire. So, you’re on your own purchasing thegifts from your golden years. Good luck withthat.

Just remember though, concrete works at anyage. Or really, just something that she’s wanteddone for years.

Now if I could just get the handles on mycabinets.

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July 24, 2014Nebraska Farm & Ranch - The Lighter Side

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by Lee Pitts

The latest ploy of the animal rightists isto get people to think of horses as pets,rather than livestock. The Animal WelfareCouncil wants teachers to incorporate intotheir lesson plans the question, "Is a horsemore like a dog or a cow?"

The animal rightists shot themselves inthe foot on this one, after all, when is thelast time your Quarter Horse curled up inyour lap or sat beside you in your pickup,like some teenager in love? Tell your horseto roll over and lay on his back so you canscratch him in his secret spot and see if hisleg jerks uncontrollably like a dog’s does.

Throw a slobbery tennis ball for yourhorse to retrieve and see if he or sheretrieves it like an overeager mutt, or juststands there like a common cow. Andwhen’s the last time your horse obeyed yourcommand to “shake” or “sit”?

Here is further proof that a horse is morelike a cow than a dog:

• Many dogs are housebroken but whenwas the last time you saw a horse enterthrough a "horsey door" to sit at his owner'sfeet while they watch Dancing With TheStars together? And you hardly ever see ahorse or a cow drink out of the toilet, or diga hole in the flower bed like dogs do.

• Has your vet ever had to remove asqueaky toy from your horse’s stomach?

• I’d guess the average weight of cows andhorses to be around 1,100 pounds whereasthe biggest dog in history was an oldEnglish Mastiff that weighed 343 pounds.

• You can go broke raising livestock likecows and horses. Unless you are betting onGreyhounds or have gone completely crazybuying chew toys and designer pet outfits,it’s a slower process to lose your life'ssavings on your pet dog.

• Horses and cows are vegetarians; dogsare carnivores. Put a flake of hay in front ofa cow or horse and it will disappear. Do thesame to a dog and he'll pee on it.

• Dogs have litters. If your cow or mareever gave birth to eight offspring at onetime you'd have your own reality show onThe Discovery Channel

• Next time you are in a restaurant askthe server for a "Horsey Bag”.

• It's a common sight these days inurbanized areas to see people chained totheir dogs, carrying around a plastic bag ofdoggy doo. Be honest now, have you everseen someone walking their horse or cowdragging behind them a triple-strengthgarbage bag full of horse or cow manure?

• At rodeos cowboys attempt to ridemembers of the equine and bovine speciesbut you hardly ever see a cowboy or cowgirlgetting bucked off a Border Collie. Ifcowboys even attempted to ride a

Dalmatian or Corgi PETA would have acoronary. Put 200 pounds on the back of aDachshund and it would high center on apebble.

• Ranchers don't usually dress theirlivestock in cute little hats and handmadesweaters. I've never seen a Quarter Horsesleeping in pajamas like some dogs do.

• Horses and cows swat flies with theirtails. Dogs try to bite them to death.

• Many dogs are yappers and barkerswhereas cows and horses are much morequiet and don't talk back like dogs havebeen known to do.

• Even hint that you might be goingsomewhere and your dog will load itself inyour truck faster than your wife does for atrip to Costco. When’s the last time you hada cow or a horse voluntarily jump in thetruck for a trip to the auction market?

• Shoot a duck and your Lab will swim ina lake or climb a mountain to retrieve it.Shoot the same shotgun in front of yourhorse or cow and you'll have to retrieveyour livestock from the next county. Andwhen is the last time your gelding retrievedyour newspaper or your slippers for you.

So, go ahead and ask the question, is yourhorse more like a cow or a dog?

I rest my case.

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July 24, 2014 Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Government

As Nebraska’s economy continues to grow andunemployment remains low, the national economy isanother story. The Bureau of Labor Statisticsreported an increase of 288,000 non-farm jobs inJune, reducing the unemployment rate to 6.1percent. These numbers sound like positive news;however, they do not tell the whole story. About sixyears after the economic crisis began, our economystill has not fully recovered.

There are now about the same number ofAmericans working today as before the recessionbegan. Because of population growth we actuallyhave not caught up with pre-recession employmentlevels. To close the real jobs gap, including jobs lostand to account for population growth, we would needto see average job growth of 374,000 jobs per monthfor the remainder of President Obama’s term. At thecurrent 12-month average of 203,000 jobs per month,we would not close the real jobs gap until 2018.

The official unemployment rate also does notaccount for those who have dropped out of the laborforce – those who have given up looking for a jobaltogether. The Labor Force Participation Rate,which measures the number of employed Americansand those looking for work relative to the totalpopulation, is at the worst levels since the CarterAdministration.

If you include those who have given up looking fora job, or those who never entered the labor forcebecause of lack of opportunity during the recession,the real unemployment rate would be above 10percent. In fact, during the Obama Administrationmore working age adults have left the labor forcethan found new jobs by a ratio of more than 3:1.

This record looks especially bleak when comparedwith the recovery during the first term of the ReaganAdministration. Despite a deep recession beginningduring the Carter Administration in the late 1970’s,the economy strongly rebounded. From 1983-1990

the economy grew almost 36 percent and 20 millionnew American jobs were created.

President Obama promised his policies of massiveborrowing and spending would “stimulate” theeconomy into recovery. So far these promises havefallen flat and the current rate of growth is simplyunacceptable. Too many Americans are hurtingbecause they have been limited by anunderperforming economy.

House Republicans have passed more than 40 billsto encourage economic growth by reducing the size,scope, and burdens of the federal government.However, the Democratic leadership of the U.S.Senate refuses to act. Perhaps they believe theeconomy is booming and see no reason to changetheir policies. However, the truth behind theeconomic data shows this is not the case. TheAmerican people, especially those in need would bebetter served by solutions to our economic challenges.

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Our American way of life didn’t spring upovernight, and it didn’t come without costs. The pricewas paid in Normandy, Vietnam, Korea, and in manyother places around the world, where brave Americanmen and women risked everything for their nation.Our freedom continues to be defended today, as ourmilitary heroes battle forces wishing to do us harm insome of the most lawless corners of the world.

Each generation of American history has had afront line—a battle to preserve our freedom andsecure the promise of the American dream. Over theyears, our military men and women have played acentral role in guarding our unique Americanheritage, including the many blessings we sometimestake for granted.

For us to truly appreciate our blessings, we mustunderstand their cost and how they were won. Manyof our military heroes return home with stories ofsacrifice and valor. Some are inspiring and uplifting,

and others are vivid depictions of the tragedies ofwar. All are important to better understand whatsome Americans endured for all of us here at home.

Last week, my office conducted several interviewswith Nebraska veterans to record their experiences.They are part of the Veterans History Project, aprogram created by the Library of Congress to collectfirst-hand accounts of our military campaigns. Themission is to preserve and make available theirstories so that all Americans can better understandthe realities of war. These stories are importantpieces of our nation’s history, and they often help usappreciate the freedoms we enjoy as a nation.Nebraska is home to more than 146,000 veterans—many with unique stories of their experiencesdefending our freedom. This project is a great way topreserve their experiences for future generations.

I invite our veterans to take part in the VeteransHistory Project. If you are a veteran who served

during a war or conflict, this is the opportunity topreserve your story. Civilians who materiallysupported a war effort may also be eligible for aninterview. Feel free to contact my office at (402) 476-1400, and we will pair you with a trained interviewerand answer any questions you might have.

You can learn more about the program by visitingmy website, www.johanns.senate.gov, and clicking onthe Veterans History Project button in the lowerright corner of the page. You will also find a video ofmy interview with one of our state’s military heroes.

We must never forget the courage, determinationand sacrifice that our service members displayedacross generations. We owe it to our veterans toensure their service is not lost in time. To all of ourcurrent and former military heroes, thank you foryour service.

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Years of economic pain and uncertainty have takentheir toll on middle class families. Too many continueto struggle. Worries over everyday affordability andlong-term financial security persist in Nebraska andacross the nation. Those Americans who have jobsare often underemployed, forced to work two or threejobs just to make ends meet. Still, some families can’tget ahead.

Increased pressure on shrinking family budgetsadds stress on adults raising young children orcaring for elderly parents. While Washingtonremains paralyzed over how to pass big policychanges to jumpstart the economy, there arereasonable measures I believe we can all agree on tomake life easier for working families.

I’ve introduced a number of proposals – my “StrongFamilies, Strong Communities” plan – to help allAmericans have more take-home pay and moreoptions to provide for their families.

An important part of this effort came earlier thisyear, when I introduced a plan to ensure men andwomen receive the take-home pay they deserve forthe work they perform. In other words, equal pay forequal work. I’ve also been focused on ways to enhancework training programs and help unemployed menand women find good-paying jobs. Last month, Iintroduced a bill to increase access to capital foraspiring entrepreneurs with limited financial

resources so they can turn their dreams of a businessinto a paycheck-producing reality.

Recently, I wrote a bill, the Allocating forChildren’s Education (ACE) Act, to address anotherconcern for middle class families: rising educationcosts. All parents – whether their children are inpublic or private schools, or are homeschooled – facesteep costs related to purchasing school supplies orcovering extracurricular expenses. This is especiallytrue for parents with special needs children.

A “Coverdell” education savings account is asavings plan available for families to use in order topay for qualified education expenses. These includetutoring, books, tuition, technology, and supplies.Currently, families can set aside up to $2,000 in aCoverdell account. Taxes are not paid on savings aslong as the funds are used for educational expenses.

As a result, families who regularly contribute toCoverdell accounts can save thousands of dollars overthe long-term. The ACE Act would increase thecontribution limit to $5,000, allowing parents to savemore money. This bill gives parents more opportunityto save responsibly so they can afford to provide theirchildren a high quality education.

I’ve also written legislation to give families morecontrol over their healthcare. I’ve heard fromthousands of Nebraskans who have fewer health careoptions because of ObamaCare. Another problem

with ObamaCare is that it provides increasedauthority to a federal task force to determine whatpreventive services are covered by private insurers.These decisions also impact the services provided byMedicare and Medicaid.

In 2009, this federal task force made thecontroversial recommendation that women betweenthe ages of 40-49 did not need regular mammograms.In response to widespread backlash, Congressincluded in ObamaCare a provision negating therecommendation, leaving federal mammographycoverage unchanged until the task force decides tomake a new recommendation. This same federal taskforce has also recommended against regular prostatescreenings.

Decisions over important health care services likemammograms and prostate screenings impactcountless families across the country. I’m offeringThe Healthy Families Act, which will keep the powergiven to this federal task force in check by increasingtransparency and public involvement in the decision-making process.

I hope my colleagues will come together behindthese common sense proposals, which can helpimprove the lives of families across the country.Thank you for taking part in the democratic process,and I look forward to visiting with you again nextweek.

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The 2014 High Plains Nutrition & ManagementRoundtable will be hosted Aug. 28 at theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln West CentralWater Research Field Laboratory at Brule.

The theme is “Focus on Cow Herd Size and BeefProduction.” Keynote speaker Tom Brink, founderand owner of Brink Consulting & Trading, willdiscuss “Creating Valuable Calves that FeedlotsReally Want.”

The High Plains Nutrition & ManagementRoundtable is an annual meeting hosted by thelocal chapter of the American Registry ofProfessional Animal Scientists (ARPAS), whichcomprises beef industry professionals fromNebraska, Wyoming and Colorado who share acommon interest in improving the beef industrythrough improved nutrition and managementpractices. Each year, the meeting is hosted in thetri-state area by professors from Colorado StateUniversity (CSU), University of Wyoming (UW),and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), alongwith industry professionals who want to shareemerging technologies, peer-reviewed research,and ideas. The goal is to maintain an opendialogue between the academic, industry (orprivate sector), and producer segments who are inpursuit of making better beef for our consumers.

To register for the High Plains Nutrition andManagement Roundtable, go to www.nutritionroundtable.org, click on meeting info button at topof page, then click on “2014 meeting registration”link for a registration form that can be filled outand mailed. Instructions are on that web page.Registration is $40 for preregistrations receivedby Aug. 15. At the door cost will be $50 per person.

Questions: Call Matt Luebbe, UNL FeedlotManagement Specialist, UNL PanhandleResearch and Extension Center, 308-632-1260.

ARPAS provides certification of animalscientists through examination, continuingeducation, and commitment to a code of ethics.Continual improvement of individual members iscatalyzed through publications (including the PASjournal) and by providing information oneducational opportunities.

The roundtable will meet at the Purty PunkinsBuilding neighboring the Field Laboratory. Thebuilding address is 350 Road West M South,Brule, NE?. Driving directions:

From the East: From the Brule I-80 Exit 177,drive south to Road 60, then west for about ¾mile; then south on Road West I for about 2 miles;then west on Road 40 for about 4 miles; then southon Road M about ½ mile. The building is on thewest side; look for the sign.

From the West: From the Big Springs I-80 Exit107, drive south on Road 209 for about 1/8 mile;then east on Road 8 for about 5 miles; then southon Road West M about 1/2 mile. The building is onthe west side; look for the sign.

Speakers and topics include:•Dr. Aaron Stalker, UNL, “Overview of Corn

Residue use for Beef Cattle” and Tour of UNL’sBrule Water Research Field Lab

•Dr. Karla Jenkins, UNL, University update onIntensive Cow-Calf Systems

•Dr. George Seidel, CSU, “Beef Productionwithout a Cow Herd”

•Dr. Steve Paisley, UW, University update onthe economics of increasing calf supply

•Dr. Darrell Wilkes, Verified Beef, industryupdate on EPD technology

•Dr. Kent Andersen, Zoetis, “Genetic Game Planfor Cow-Calf Producers”

•Hannah Cunningham, UW, 2013 PosterWinner, “Effect of Feed Efficiency Classificationon mRNA Expression of Angiogenic Factors in theJejunum of Finishing Steers.”

Contact: Matt Luebbe, UNL PanhandleResearch and Extension Center, 308-632-1260

High Plains Nutrition and Management Roundtable -Focus on Increasing Cow Herd Size and Beef Production

Aaron Berger, Extension EducatorPanhandle Research & Extension CenterUniversity of Nebraska

With a recent adjustment to the downside,prices for all classes of cattle have taken off like arocket over the last several weeks. These prices atnever seen (nor dreamed of) before levels arecausing many cow-calf producers to evaluate howthey should market this year's calf crop. Inaddition to higher prices, excellent spring andearly summer moisture in many parts ofNebraska and the Northern Great Plains hasresulted in great grass production. This grass andthe hay that is being made from it will provide anabundance of fall and winter forage.

This scenario is prompting many cow-calfproducers to ask "Should I keep my calves, sellthem or use something to protect these prices?".The following are tools and things to considerwhen evaluating the options.

Written Marketing PlanHave a written marketing plan that you have

discussed with other business team members andadjusted based on today's current market prices. Awritten marketing plan and communicating itwith team members can provide neededaccountability to act on it.Risk Management Tools

Look at the various risk management toolsavailable and see which ones may help you reachyour goals as part of your marketing plan. Thingslike forward contracting, futures and options, andLivestock Risk Protection Insurance are alldevices that can be used. In today's marketenvironment, tools that allow producers to protectagainst a price move down while leaving theupside open may be attractive.Unit Cost of Production

Know your Unit Cost of Production (UCOP).Input costs have increased rapidly in recent years.Knowing what it costs you to produce a pound ofweaned calf or to put a pound of gain on a stocker

or a yearling is critical when evaluatingmarketing options. Many producers are surprisedat what it costs to produce a pound of weaned calftoday with current input costs.Current Value vs. Projected Value

Spend some time looking at the current value ofweight gain on calves as well as projected value ofgain at today's market prices. Breaking this valueof gain down into 50 or 100 pound increments canbe instructive. Comparing the value of a pound ofgain to what it costs to put on a pound of gain canbring clarity as to whether or not retainedownership is likely to be profitable.Summary

Cow-calf producers are familiar with dealingwith price volatility. Decision making withcurrent and projected prices that could bring aseason of prosperity is almost paralyzing for some.Evaluate the opportunities, develop and execute aplan and then enjoy these times of excellentprices.

Evaluate Your Options When Thinking About Marketing This Year's Calf Crop

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Country Grain Prices as of 7/22/14 Location Corn New Corn Beans New Beans Wheat New Wheat Milo New Milo

Aurora $3.32 $3.21 $11.94 $9.83

Bloomfield $3.16 $3.28 $11.88 $9.80

Bruning $3.28 $3.18 $12.04 $9.83 $9.83 $5.81

Chappell $3.62 $3.28 $11.65 $9.48 $5.61

Columbus $3.33 $3.20 $11.95 $9.82

Franklin $3.60 $3.68 $11.84 $10.65 $6.21 $6.32 $3.60

Fremont $3.44 $3.18 $12.49 $9.88

Funk $3.60 $3.68 $11.84 $10.65 $6.21 $6.32 $3.60

Gordon *** $3.10 $3.00 $5.74

Grand Island $3.39 $3.21 $11.94 $9.84

Grant $3.62 $3.28 $11.65 $9.48 $5.54

Hastings $3.60 $3.68 $11.84 $10.56 $6.21 $6.32 $3.60

Hemingford $3.30 $3.25 $5.79

Holdrege $3.50 $3.38 $12.04 $9.98 $5.86

Imperial *** $3.62 $3.28 $11.67 $9.48 $5.56

Kearney $3.50 $3.23 $11.94 $9.77 $5.66

Kimball $3.62 $3.28 $5.59

Lexington $3.65 $3.30 $11.94 $9.83 $5.76

Lincoln $3.40 $3.28 $12.39 $10.18 $3.35 $3.11

Maywood $3.62 $3.33 $11.72 $9.71 $5.63 $3.21 $3.03

McCook $3.62 $3.28 $11.75 $9.53 $5.61 $3.21 $3.08

Merna $3.60 $3.68 $11.84 $10.65 $6.21 $6.32

Nebraska City $3.42 $3.28 $12.44 $9.88

Norfolk $3.39 $3.20 $11.84 $9.90

North Platte $3.62 $3.33 $11.84 $9.83 $5.73 $3.21 $3.03

Ogallala $3.45 $3.33 $5.61 $5.61

Ord $3.60 $3.68 $11.84 $10.66

Overton $3.54 $3.38 $12.04 $9.94

Sidney $3.45 $3.33 $5.56

St.Paul $3.35 $3.10 $9.60

Superior $3.42 $3.23 $11.74 $9.88 $6.11 $3.60 $3.10

Waco $3.32 $3.16 $11.94 $9.77 $5.91 $3.35 $3.16

Wahoo $3.30 $3.22 $12.23 $9.89

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Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 7/19/2014MARKET: Huss Plate Valley Auction - Kearney; Valentine Livestock Auction - Valentine

Receipts: 4500 Last Week 10,226 Last Year 10,759Compared to last week steers and heifers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher on comparable sales over 700 lbs. Demand was good withsale barn seats full of buyers. Nebraska slaughter cattle held steady to firm with live prices at 155.00-157.50, while dressedsales were steady to 1.00 lower at 246.00-248.00. Feeder supply included 64 percent steers with 98 percent of the run over600 lbs.

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Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week, alfalfa and

grass hay sold steady on a thin test. Dehy pellets steady to

weak. Demand was light. Tonnage on first cutting is very good

in most areas. However, hay quality is fair to good for most

fields. Grass produces area getting a good start on Native

meadow hay and tonnage is about the same as last year with a

few reports of low tonnage on some fields. All sales are dollars

per ton FOB (freight on buyer) stack in medium to large square

bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted. Prices from the most

recent reported sales.

Northeast/Central Nebraska: Alfalfa: Premium large

squares 220.00-230.00; Good large squares 180.00-200.00.

Grass: Premium large squares 160.00. Small squares 170.00.

Good large rounds 100.00. Dehydrated alfalfa 17 percent pro-

tein pellets 300.00-325.00; meal 305.00-325.00.

Platte Valley area of Nebraska: Alfalfa: Fair to good large

rounds 100.00. Ground and delivered alfalfa 145.00, blended

alfalfa product 120.00-135.00. Ground and delivered corn stalks

90.00-115.00, few at loads 120.00. Dehydrated alfalfa 17 per-

cent protein pellets 285.00; meal 292.00.

Western Nebraska: Compared to last week: All classes

traded steady on very light demand. Central and Western

Wyoming and Western South Dakota are beginning to cut.

Rain and wind have been plaguing areas making for later

starts or reduced quality of hay. All prices dollars per ton FOB

stack in large square bales and rounds, unless otherwise noted.

Most horse hay sold in small squares. Prices are from the most

recent reported sales.

Alfalfa: Ground and delivered: 150.00. In windrow: 130.00.

Grass: Large Round: Good 100.00. No reported quotes for other

classes of hay.

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5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter CattleWeek Ending: 7/20/14 Confirmed: 100,400 Week Ago: 91,518 Year Ago: 81,356

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SSllaauugghhtteerr HHeeiiffeerrss ((BBeeeeff BBrreeeeddss)):: ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..(($$))

Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,563 . . . . . . . . .1,125-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .154.00-157.00 1,259 . . . . . . . . . . .155.8965 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,939 . . . . . . . . .1,080-1,450 . . . . . . . . . . .154.00-157.50 1,264 . . . . . . . . . . .156.2735 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,780 . . . . . . . . .1,065-1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .153.50-158.00 1,243 . . . . . . . . . . .155.790 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-==============================================================================================================

DDrreesssseedd BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess

SSllaauugghhtteerr SStteeeerrss ((BBeeeeff BBrreeeeddss)):: (Paid on Hot Weights) ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..(($$))

Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,447 . . . . . . . . . .781-989 . . . . . . . . . . . . .244.00-248.00 900 . . . . . . . . . . . .246.8465 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,768 . . . . . . . . . .783-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .244.00-249.00 892 . . . . . . . . . . . .246.3535 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,093 . . . . . . . . . .800-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .244.00-248.00 886 . . . . . . . . . . . .246.820 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 . . . . . . . . . . . .851-851 . . . . . . . . . . . . .244.00-244.00 851 . . . . . . . . . . . .244.00

DDrreesssseedd BBaassiiss SSaalleess .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..HHeeaadd CCoouunntt .. .. .. .. ..WWeeiigghhtt RRaannggee ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..PPrriiccee RRaannggee (($$)) WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess

SSllaauugghhtteerr HHeeiiffeerrss ((BBeeeeff BBrreeeeddss)):: ((llbbss)) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..(($$))

Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,200 . . . . . . . . . .730-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .243.00-248.00 813 . . . . . . . . . . . .246.5865 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,717 . . . . . . . . . .734-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .245.00-248.00 804 . . . . . . . . . . . .246.3235 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,001 . . . . . . . . . .730-784 . . . . . . . . . . . . .244.00-247.00 749 . . . . . . . . . . . .245.480 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-WWeeeekkllyy WWeeiigghhtteedd AAvveerraaggeess ((BBeeeeff BBrraannddss))::

Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price

Live FOB Steer . . . . . .41,563 . . . . . . .1,403 . . . . . . .156.05Live FOB Heifer . . . . .16,282 . . . . . . .1,257 . . . . . . .156.03Dressed Del Steer . . .13,378 . . . . . . .894 . . . . . . . .246.57Dressed Del Heifer . . .8,918 . . . . . . . .788 . . . . . . . .246.10

WWeeeekk AAggoo AAvveerraaggeess::Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price


YYeeaarr AAggoo AAvveerraaggeess::Head Count Avg Weight Avg Price


Sales fob feedlots and delivered. Estimated net weights after 3-4% shrink. Other:

Contract sales; Formula sales; Holsteins; Heiferettes;Cattle sold earlier in the week,

but data not collected on day of sale; Etc.

• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, July 14, 2014 •Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 8,527; Imported - 0

Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 6,722 Head; Carcass Wt: 32-112 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 82.0;

Wtd avg. Dressing: 50.3; choice or better; 90.2% YG 61.6%

Domestic Formula Purchases: . . . .Head . . .Weight (lbs) . . .Avg Weight . . . . . .Price Range . . . . . . . . .Wtd Avg

239 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .42.8 . . . . . . .290.00 - 320.00 . . . . . . . .304.39

1,322 . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .63.0 . . . . . . .285.26 - 304.68 . . . . . . . .299.13

3,947 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .69.1 . . . . . . . .261.00 - 296.76 . . . . . . . .288.23

1,315 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .78.6 . . . . . . .267.50 - 302.50 . . . . . . . .290.26

2,061 . . . .85-95 lbs . . . . . . .88.7 . . . . . . . .271.98 - 285.77 . . . . . . . .277.86

113 . . . .over 95 lbs . . . . . .95.7 . . . . . . . .276.00 - 276.00 . . . . . . . .276.00

Grain Market

Livestock Market


11000011 -- MMOOWWEERRSS

WWAANNTTEEDD TTOO BBUUYY

NE - IHC #24 MOWER & PARTS, (308) 587-

2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - REBUILT KOSCH HAYVESTOR, (308)

587-2344

NE - IHC H, OLDER MODEL, UPRIGHT DIS-

TRIBUTOR, (308) 587-2344

NE - ART’S-WAY 6’ BELLY MOUNT FINISH

MOWER, (402) 482-5491

11000022 -- WWIINNDDRROOWWEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

TX - BEAN WINDROWER BELTS. ALL MOD-

ELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA

MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826

NE - PARTS FOR A400 JD WINDROWER:

FULL SET OF STUBBY GUARDS. ONE CROP

DIVIDER. WEAR BARS FOR THE SICKLE

HEAD. 2 EXTRA SICKLES FOR A 16’ HEAD.,

(402) 482-5491

11000033 -- SSWWAATTHHEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS &

SWATHERS, (308) 587-2344

11000055 -- RRAAKKEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - WWW. RAKEWHEELS. COM, (712) 366-

2114

11000066 -- BBAALLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS

& FLANGES, (308) 587-2344

AL - ROUND BALER BELTING: LRGST DEAL-

ER IN US. ORIGINAL BELTING FOR ALL

ROUND BALERS INCLUDING NEW JD IN

STOCK! SAVE HUNDRED$! FREE SHIPPING

ANYWHERE! NO 800#, JUST BEST PRICES.

SINCE 1973. HAMMOND EQUIP.

MC/VISA/DISC/AMEX OR COD, BALER-

BELTS.COM, (334) 627-3348

TX - BALER BELTS- ALL BRANDS. MADE IN

THE U. S. A. ! JD WITH GENUINE JD PLATE

FASTENERS. FREE SHIPPING ON SETS.

WWW. BALERBELTSANDHAYBEDS. COM,

(800) 223-1312

NE - JD 530 BALER, (308) 882-4588

TX - BALER BELTS FOR ALL MODEL HAY

BALERS. SINGLE BELTS OR IN FULL SETS.

STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. GUARAN-

TEED. USA MADE. ASK ABOUT FREE SHIP-

PING., (800) 337-9826

11000077 -- BBAALLEE MMOOVVEERRSS//FFEEEEDDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW.

BALEWAGON. COM. ALL

MODELS/PARTS/TIRES, CAN

DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 880-

2889

11000088 -- BBAALLEE AACCCCUUMMUULLAATTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

TX - BALE THROWER BELTS. ANY MODEL.

STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. USA MADE.

GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826

11000099 -- SSTTAACCKKEERRSS//SSTTAACCKK MMOOVVEERRSS


ID - NH 8500 ROUND BALE STACKER, (208)

880-2889

FFOORR SSAALLEE

ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW.

BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS/PARTS

/TIRES, CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE.,

(208) 880-2889

11001100 -- FFOORRAAGGEE HHAARRVVEESSTTOORRSS


KS - JOHN DEERE CHOPPERS & HEADS,

ROEDER IMP, SENECA, KS, (785) 336-6103

11001133 -- DDUUMMPP WWAAGGOONN


KS - RICHARDTON HIGH DUMP WAGONS,

ROEDER IMPLEMENT, (785) 336-6103

11001144 -- BBAALLEE WWAAGGOONNSS


KS - NH SELF PROPELLED & PULL-TYPE,

ROEDER IMP, SENECA, (785) 336-6103

ID - NEW HOLLAND 2 & 3-WIDE, SELF-PRO-

PELLED, PULL-TYPE MODELS/PARTS

/TIRES. JIM,, (208) 880-2889

FFOORR SSAALLEE

ID - NEW HOLLAND’S-ALL

MODELS/PARTS/TIRES. CAN

DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE. WWW.

BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889

11003300 -- OOTTHHEERR-- HHAAYY && FFOORRAAGGEE


NE - HAYBUSTER GEAR BOX FOR 1600

STACKER, BEDROLLERS, PUSH OFF ASSEM-

BLY, A FEW OTHER PARTS, (308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - HAY PROBE FOR TESTING, (308) 587-

2344

11110011 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS


NE - MF 35, 50, 65, 135, 235, 245, OR 255

TRACTOR, (402) 678-2277

MO - AC D17’S & UP, SALVAGE OR GOOD,

(816) 378-2015

MO - IH 560 TO 1566, SALVAGE OR GOOD,

(816) 378-2015

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - IH DISGUSTED? HAVE SHIFTING DIFFI-

CULTIES W/YOUR IH 706, 806, 1206, 4106,

756, 856, 1256, 1456, 766, 966, 1066,

1466, 1566, 786, 886, 986, 1086, 1486,

1586, 3288, 3388, 3488, 3588, 3688,

3788, 6788?FOR A PERMANENT FIX, CALL

IH DISGUSTED TO PRICE THE KIT FOR YOUR

MODEL, (800) 808-7885


FFOORR SSAALLEE -- CCOONNTT’’DD

NE - 8 HOLE 15” TRACTOR FRONT WHEELS,

FITS IHC, (308) 587-2344

NE - IHC 706 FOR SALVAGE, (308) 269-2586

IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW, USED &

REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS, IH, JD, MM, MH,

AC, OLIVER & OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY.

ALSO BUYING ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF

TRACTORS. PLEASE CALL:, (217) 370-1149

NE - NEW, USED AND REBUILT TRACTOR

PARTS. MOST MAKES AND MODELS, WE

SHIP DAILY. BUYING TRACTORS AND HAY

EQUIPMENT FOR SALVAGE. MILLER REPAIR

MILLERREPAIR. COM OR CALL:, (308) 582-

4303

IA - JD 2010G W/HYD BUCKET LOADER,

$4,850.00, (712) 299-6608

IA - IH 574G OR 606G UTILITIES W/HYD IH

LOADERS. $5850 EACH., (712) 299-6608

IA - VERY NICE IH 350G W/HYD LOADER,

$5,850.00, (712) 299-6608

IA - IH 1086, 5900 HOURS, $8,650.00, (712)

299-6608

11110022 -- LLOOAADDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - JD #30, 45, 46, 48, 148. SEVERAL

LOADERS $250 TO $3650, (712) 299-6608

NE - 40” MANURE BUCKET OR 80”

DIRT/SNOW BUCKET FOR AC MODEL 170

LOADER. $75 OR $125, (308) 624-2177

11110033 -- LLOOAADDEERR AATTTTAACCHHMMEENNTTSS


NE - DIRT OR MANURE BUCKET HEAD FOR

F10 LOADER, NEEDS TO HAVE ORANGE

FRAMEWORK W/GRAPPLE, (308) 587-2344

11110055 -- DDIISSKKSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308)

587-2344

11110066 -- PPLLOOWWSS AANNDD SSWWEEEEPP PPLLOOWWSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS,

(308) 995-5515

KS - FLEX-KING 5X5 SWEEP PLOW, (785)

871-0711

IA - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6; 2 OR 3 PT. AND PULL TYPE,

(712) 299-6608

11110088 -- HHAARRRROOWWSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - SEVERAL HARROW SECTIONS, (712)

299-6608

11110099 -- PPLLAANNTTEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT,

ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515

11111111 -- DDRRIILLLLSS


NE - 30’-40’ OLDER DOUBLE DISC FOLDING

DRILL, (402) 482-5491

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE GRAIN

DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS COM-

PLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V FACED

WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BETTER

FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PERFECT

FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG DISTRIB-

UTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 235-2718

NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES,

BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH,

TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515

IA - JD 10’ GRAIN DRILL, 3 BOXES ON RUB-

BER, $875.00, (712) 299-6608

IA - GREAT PLAINS DRILL PRESS WHEELS,

(712) 299-6608

11111122 -- RROOTTAARRYY HHOOEE

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR

DETAILS, (308) 882-4588

11111133 -- CCUULLTTIIVVAATTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - TWIN DIAMOND STRIP-CAT, 16 ROW

UNITS OR COMPLETE 16R30” MACHINE,

(308) 380-7161

11111144 -- SSPPRRAAYYEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL

BETWEEN, $300.00, (402) 787-2244

11111177 -- FFIIEELLDD CCUULLTTIIVVAATTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - J. D. CULTIVATOR UNIT. 8X30”, 5X7

BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAUGE

WHEELS., (402) 364-2592

11112200 -- FFEERRTTIILLIIZZEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - SURE CROP QUALITY LIQUID FERTILIZ-

ERS. SEMI-LOAD DISCOUNTS, SOIL ANALY-

SIS CREDITS, FLEXIBLE FINANCING

OPTIONS. “ASSURING CROP SUCCESS FOR

YOU”. DELIVERY DIRECT TO YOUR FARM.

SURE CROP-SENECA, KS. SURECROPFER-

TILIZERS. COM, (800) 635-4743

11113300 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS,,TTIILLLL.. OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO

PUMPS, (308) 587-2344

TX - NEW & USED FARM EQUIPMENT. NEW

& USED PARTS. TRACTORS, COMBINES,

HAY & FARM EQUIPMENT. KADDATZ AUC-

TIONEERING & FARM EQUIPMENT SALES.

ORDER PARTS ONLINE AT: KADDATZEQUIP-

MENT. COM, (254) 582-3000

IA - 3PT SNOWBLOWERS, $850 - $2850,

(712) 299-6608

IA - LARGE JD RUBBER FRONT FENDERS,

(712) 299-6608

NE - JD ORIGINAL STARFIRE RECEIVER WITH

SF2 & RTK AND 900 MHZ RADIO, (308)

380-7161

11220011 -- EENNGGIINNEESS//MMOOTTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - USED VEE BELTS: 3-IHC C176” $15 EA;

4 GATES C240” $20 EA; 3 DAYCO C240” $15

EA; 4 DAYCO C270” $15 EA 1 DAYCO C116

$10 EA; 1 DAYCO 94” X 1 1/4” WIDE $10,

(308) 624-2177

NE - 2012 CHEVY 454 POWER UNIT,

CLUTCH, RADIATOR, NATURAL GAS, (308)

380-7161

11220022 -- PPUUMMPPSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - C. C. W. 3X4 BERKELEY PUMP, (402)

364-2592

11220033 -- PPIIPPEE


NE - WANTED TO BUY: USED ALUMINUM

PIPE. PAYING TOP CASH PRICES. WE PICK

UP ANYWHERE IN THE STATE OF NEBRAS-

KA. MINIMUM PURCHASE 1000’ PIPE. CALL

FOR A QUOTE, (308) 380-4549

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11220055 -- GGEENNEERRAATTOORR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - PTO GENERATOR, $975.00, (785) 871-

0711

MILES AND MILES, used aluminum pipe, siderolls, pumps,

gaskets, PVC, motors, cooling jackets,hydrants, 10” water transfer pipe.

WATERDOG IRRIGATION CO.Littlefield, Texas

Ph-806-385-4620; Fax-806-385-5734www.waterdogirrigation.com

ACR Weed Wiper#1 Herbicide applicator for weed control. Uses very little chemical. Kill rye in winter

wheat and weeds in pastures. All sizes available. Recovers in stock.

ATV mounting brackets and S & J Carts.580-623-3372 • 800-544-1546

www.acrsales.com

For Sale Planters:8 row Great Plains 8030, 8 row, IH 900 Air planter,

12 row JD 7300, 12 row 30” Case IH 800, 16 row JD 7200.

254-582-3000www.kaddatzequipment.com

Our Sportsmen will Pay Top $$$To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet

& Quote. 1-866-309-1507www.BaseCampLeasing.com

1000 - Hay & Forage EquipMower, Windrowers, Swathers, Rakes, Balers, etc.

1100 - Tillage EquipTractors, Implements, Sprayers, Cultivators, etc.

1200 - Irrigation EquipEngines, Motors, Pumps, Pipe, Pivots, Gear Heads, etc.

1300 - Grain Harvest EquipCombines, Heads, Augers, Dryers, Carts, etc.

1400 - Other EquipmentSnowblowers, Blades, Shop Tools, Washers, Heaters etc.

1500 - Hay and GrainAlfalfa, Prairie Hay, Straw, Seed, Corn, Bean, etc.

1800 - Livestock EquipChutes, Gates, Panels, Feeder Wagons, Bunks, etc.

1900 - CattleFeeder Cattle, Heifers, Bulls, Services, etc.

2000 - SwineFeeders, Sows, Boars, etc.

2100 - SheepFeeder Lambs, Ewes, Bred Ewes

2200 - HorsesRegistered, Grade, Studs, Tack, Mares, etc.

2300 - Other AnimalsDogs, Poultry, Goats, Fish, etc.

2500 - ServicesHelp Wanted, Custom Work and Services, etc.

2600 - TransportationCars, Pickups, Truck, Trailers, ATV, Planes, etc.

2800 - ConstructionDozers, Scrapers, Loaders, Crawlers, Heavy Trucks, etc.

3000 - Other EquipmentAntique Items, Fencing, Buildings, Catchall, etc.

5000 - Real EstateFarm Real Estate, Non Farm Real Estate

6000 - Bed and BreakfastYour home away from home

7000 - Special Events Guide Hunts, Fishing Trips, Singles

Deadline for next issue: THURSDAY, July 31st. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, August 7th.To run a classified ad in the Farm and Ranch call 800-658-3191.

The Heartland Express Category Index

11551199 -- CCOORRNNSSTTAALLKK BBAALL

FFOORR SSAALLEENE - 3X4X8, NEAR MINDE

LEWELLEN, NE., (308) 832-156

IA - LARGE ROUNDS, MAKE OFFE

(712) 870-1124

NE - CORNSTALK BALES & GRASS

HAY BALES FOR SALE. NET

WRAPPED. ALSO WANTED AL

FA & GRASS TO CUT FO

SHARES. PLEAS

999-3673


FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 5010 JD HANCOCK SELF

LOADING SCRAPER, OLDER UNIT,

(308) 436-4369

KS - FORD 2N WITH 5' WOODS

BELLY MOWER, $2,900.00, (620)

865-2541

IL - LARGE SELECTION OF NEW,

USED & REBUILT TRACTOR PARTS,

IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER &

OTHERS. WE SHIP DAILY. PLEASE

CALL, (217) 370-1149

11110066 -- PPLLOOWWSS AANNDD SSWWEEEEPP PPLLOOWWSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - FLEX KING 4X5' SWEEP

PLOW, GOOD

CONDITION,

$1,100.00, (6

20) 865-2541

NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER

WHEELS, (308) 995-5515

NE - IH 560, 6-16

'S WITH HARROW,

LIKE NEW, $950.00, (308) 874-

4562

NE - JI CASE 308 4-18

'S, CUSHION

COULTERS, $1,000.00, (3

08) 874-

4562

11220066 -- GGEEAARR HHEEAADDSS

FFOORR SSAALLEENE - 150 HP GEARHEAD, 6 RATIO,

(308) 995-5515

NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS:

110HP 4:3 $700, 70 HP 5:4 $650,

50 HP 4:5 $600, (308) 624-2177

NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS

90HP 4:3 $450, 70HP 2:3 $400,

50HP 10:11 $700, 50HP 5:4 $600,

30HP 4:3 $300, (308) 624-2177

003300 -- OOTTHHEERR


SD - JACOBS 32 VOLT WIND GEN-

ERATOR, ALSO

WINCHARGER

USED DURING THE '30'S & '40'S,

PAY ACCORDING TO CONDI-

86-2131

22660033 -- TTRRUUCCKKSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - '59 CHEVY 60

B&H, 2 NEW

ETC, $999

KS - 19SIS

11330022 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEE HHEEAADDSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - SHELBOURNE 20' STRIPPER

HEADER, $5,500.00, (785) 871-

0711

OK - MACDON 960 36' DRAP

W/50 SERIES JD ADAPTER, B

REEL, $12,500 CELL 580

1265 OR, (580) 361-2265

NE - 20" &

36" POLY SNOU

HEAD. 308-360-0377 OR

282-1330

22660044 -- GGRRAAIINN TTRRAAIILLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - 2011 GSI 36' 2 HOPPER GRAIN

ERROLL TARP, WINDOWS

OR

LEASE

L 580- 525-

22220000 -- RREEGGIISSTTEERREEDD HHOORRSSEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEENE - 2003 BLACK MORGAN

LION, MORGAN BRO

2004 BLACK M

1995 MO587

11990099 -- BBUULLLLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - REGISTERED ANGUS, CELL:

308-870-1119, (308) 732-3356

NE - (25) COMING 2 YR OLD

CHAROLAIS BULLS(308) 567

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Engine Machine Guymon, OK580-338-3986

25+ ENGINES IN STOCKG3306NA ................. $21,000G3406 ....................... $22,500G855 .......................... $22,500

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Nobody Builds A Better Engine Than Us!!

Engine Machine Guymon, OK580-338-3986

www.naturalgashdq.com

8” ....................... $82510’ ...................... $875

Cool Up To 200 HP EngineLarger Units Available

Irrigation Cooling CoilsIn Stock

July 24, 2014Nebraska Farm & Ranch

11220066 -- GGEEAARR HHEEAADDSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS-30HP 4:3

$350, 30HP 2:3 $350, 50HP 1:1 $800 &

REBUILT 60HP 6:5 $1100., (308) 624-2177

NE - RANDOLPH/DERAN GEARHEADS-80HP

11:10 $800, 80HP 6:5 $700. PEERLESS

GEARHEAD 2:3 $300., (308) 624-2177

NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS-30HP 3:4

$400, 40HP 1:1 $750, 60HP 1:1 WITH NEW

SHAFT & BEARINGS $950, (308) 624-2177

NE - RANDOLPH 125 HP 4:3 RATIO, USED 2

YEARS, (308) 380-7161

11220099 -- PPUUMMPPSS WWIITTHH MMOOTTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMP W/PRIMING

VALVE ATTACHED TO 262 ALLIS W/RADIA-

TOR ON CART., (402) 364-2592

11223300 -- IIRRRRIIGGAATTIIOONN MMIISSCC..

FFOORR SSAALLEE

WI - SERVING THE MIDWEST WITH COM-

PLETE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, ALL TYPES,

NEW & USED. CONTACT ROBERTS IRRIGA-

TION COMPANY AT 1500 POST ROAD,

PLOVER, WI 54467, (800) 434-5224

NE - IN STOCK UNDERGROUND PIPE, WIRE,

FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL PARTS. AERA-

TION AND UNLOADING ELECTRICAL

MOTORS., (402) 678-2765

11330011 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEESS AANNDD AACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - REBUILT COMBINE SIEVES. NEW REEL

BATS, GALVANIZED AND BLACK CELL 580-

525-1265 OR, (580) 361-2265

OK - C-IH 1480, 810 24’ HEAD, CELL 580-

525-1265 OR, $10,000.00, (580) 361-2265

NE - PARTS FOR 1680 CLEANING SYSTEM,

CALL FOR LIST, (308) 269-2586

NE - 1986 CASE IH 1680, 3, 093 HRS. NEW

STYLE UNLOAD GEAR BOX, NEW STYLE

FAN, TSR LONG SIEVE CHOPPER NEW ROTO

CAGE AND SPECIALTY ROTOR, (308) 269-

2586

NE - 30 INCH STRADDLE DUALS FOR 2388

WITH AXLE EXTENSION, 18. 4 X 38 RADI-

ALS, (308) 269-2586

NE - 1978 IH 1440, 3300 HOURS, 20’ 820

FLEX PLATFORM, OFFSET 964 CORNHEAD,

$15,000.00, (308) 269-2586

11330022 -- CCOOMMBBIINNEE HHEEAADDSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

SD - WE REBUILD COMBINE & WINDROWER

HEADER AUGERS TO LIKE NEW CONDITION.

PONCELET’S WELDING, RAMONA, SD.

(605) 480-4860 OR, (605) 482-8405

OK - ‘98 MACDON 960 30’, JD ADAPTOR,

CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $11,000.00, (580)

361-2265

TX - COMBINE PICKUP BELTS. ALL MODELS.

STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE.

GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826

TX - DRAPER HARVEST HEADER CANVAS.

ALL MODELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALI-

TY. USA MADE. GUARANTEED., (800) 337-

9826

OK - SP 36 HONEYBEE, FITS CASE-IH COM-

BINE, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, (580) 361-

2265

OK - IHC 1020 30’ FLEX HEAD, PICKUP

REEL, CELL 580-525-1265 OR, $6,500.00,

(580) 361-2265

OK - NEW HART CARTER PICKUP REELS,

ALL MAKES & MODELS, CELL 580-525-1265

OR, (580) 361-2265

NE - FOR SALE CASE IH 2208 CORNHEAD 8

ROW 30 INCH $19,800 CASE IH 1020 25

FOOT GRAIN PLATFORM SHEDDED & GOOD

CONDITION $7900 CALL 402-923-1721,

(402) 920-2625

11330055 -- WWAAGGOONNSS//GGRRAAVVIITTYY WWAAGGOONNSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - 6 OR 7 X 12 BARGE & GRAVITY WAGONS,

(712) 299-6608

11331100 -- AAUUGGEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

TX - CONVEYOR BELTS FOR ALL MODELS.

STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE.

GUARANTEED., (800) 337-9826

SD - CONVEYOR. 52’ LONG BELT, 22” WIDE.

HAS HOPPER, IS ON WHEELS, BELT IS LIKE

NEW. BELT COST $2500. WILL SELL FOR

THIS., (605) 386-2131

11331122 -- HHAARRVVEESSTTOORRSS && SSIILLOOSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

WI - SILO DOORS: WOOD OR STEEL!

SHIPPED PROMPLY TO YOUR FARM. HARD-

WARE AVAILABLE WITH STAINLESS STEEL

STAPLES. PLEASE CALL:, (800) 222-5726

11331133 -- GGRRAAIINN SSTTOORRAAGGEE UUNNIITTSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11333300 -- GGRRAAIINN HHAARRVVEESSTT OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS,

(308) 995-5515

11440011 -- 33 PPOOIINNTT BBLLAADDEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - 2 OR 3 PT BLADES: 6’, 7’, 8’, 9’., (712)

299-6608

11440022 -- LLOOGG SSPPLLIITTTTEERRSS && SSTTUUMMPP GGRRIINNDDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

SD - VERMEER WOOD CHIPPER, 3 PT, WILL

TAKE 6” DIAMETER LOG. LIKE NEW. REALLY

WORKS, $5,000.00, (605) 386-2131

11440088 -- DDAAIIRRYY EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT


WI - USED BULK MILK TANKS, ALL SIZES,

(800) 558-0112

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11441122 -- SSHHOOPP TTOOOOLLSS,,WWEELLDDEERRSS,, EETTCC


NE - 110V WELDING ROD DRYING OVEN,

(308) 587-2344

11441155 -- FFUURRNNAACCEESS AANNDD HHEEAATTEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11443300 -- OOTTHHEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - ELSTON GOPHER MACHINE, (308) 587-

2344

IA - WWW. WHEELRAKE. COM, (712) 366-

2114

NE - PORTABLE EVAPORATIVE COOLERS

FOR SHOPS, SCHOOLS, BEAT THE HEAT

AFFORDABLY., (402) 893-4745

11550011 -- AALLFFAALLFFAA HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 2ND, 3RD, & 4TH CUTTING SMALL

SQUARES. GOOD QUALITY HAY, (308) 882-

4588

MO - ZIMMERMAN’S HAY. BIG SQUARE

BALES OF PREMIUM ALFALFA HAY. DELIV-

ERY AVAILABLE., (660) 216-0938

11550022 -- PPRRAAIIRRIIEE HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - LARGE RD & BIG SQ BALES GOOD QUAL-

ITY GRASS HAY, DELIVERED IN SEMI LOADS

ONLY, (641) 658-2738

NE - BIG ROUNDS BALES, CERT NOXIOUS

WEED FREE FOR MULCH, (308) 587-2344

11550044 -- OOAATT//WWHHEEAATT//RRYYEE HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - 1000 TON BIG ROUNDS NET WRAPPED

WHEAT HAY, (641) 658-2738

11550055 -- SSTTRRAAWW

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 75 BIG RNDS OF STRAW, NET WRAPPED.

308-641-1240 OR, (308) 436-5491

11551122 -- SSEEEEDD


KS - TRITICALE SEED OFF THE FARM, (316)

249-1907

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS &

WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS,

LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788

NE - NATIVE GRASS SEED, WILDFLOWER,

LEAD PLANT, SMART WEED, WOOLY VERBE-

NA & OTHERS. SOUTH FORK SEED CO. 402-

336-7351 OR, (402) 482-5491

KS - HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE SEED.

CLEANED, 54 LB TEST WEIGHT, 90% GER-

MINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY FEE.

DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR BAGGED.

CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-249-1907 OR,

(620) 983-2144

KS - BEAUTIFUL TRITICALE SEED. 92% GER-

MINATION. 10 SEMI LOADS AVAILABLE. CALL

FOR DELIVERED PRICE., (316) 249-1907

11553300 -- HHAAYY && GGRRAAIINN OOTTHHEERR


FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS.

COM, (712) 366-2114

KS - PREMIUM RANGE CUBES. CALL FOR

MY DELIVERED PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY.

BROCK BAKER, (316) 249-1907

11880044 -- FFEEEEDDIINNGG WWAAGGOONNSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

TX - FEED WAGON BELTS. ALL MODELS.

STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY, USA MADE. WILL

BEAT ALL MFG’S PRICES., (800) 337-9826

11880077 -- HHAAYY GGRRIINNDDEERRSS//PPRROOCCEESSSSOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MN - HAYBUSTER 1150 TRUCK MOUNT

GRINDERS, ENGINE GRINDERS, NEW/USED.

PARTS SHIPPED DIRECT. BAKKOBROS. COM.

(320) 278-3560, OR CELL, (320) 808-0471

TX - TUB GRINDER BELTS FOR ALL MOD-

ELS. STRONGEST & BEST QUALITY. 18”-30”

WIDTHS. MADE IN THE USA., (800) 337-

9826

11880088 -- RROOLLLLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - USED ROLLER MILLS AVAILABLE, (800)

382-0106

11881133 -- FFEEEEDDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308)

587-2344

11881155 -- WWAATTEERREERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUG-

WATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

11881199 -- WWIINNDDMMIILLLLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - REBUILT AERMOTORS OR REPAIRS,

(308) 587-2344

11883300 -- LLIIVVEESSTTOOCCKK OOTTHHEERR


NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER

TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER

WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785)

231-8397

TX - TANK COATINGS, ROOF COATINGS.

AVAILABLE FOR METAL COMPOSITION

SHINGLES OR TAR ROOFS. LONG LASTING &

EASY TO APPLY. WE ALSO MFG. TANK COAT-

INGS FOR CONCRETE, ROCK, STEEL, GALVA-

NIZED OR MOBILE TANKS. VIRDEN PERMA-

BILT CO. WWW. VIRDENPRODUCTS. COM,

(806) 352-2761

11990011 -- FFEEEEDDEERR SSTTEEEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - WE SPECIALIZE IN LOCATING “QUALI-

TY” FEEDER CATTLE, (816) 688-7887

11990033 -- OOPPEENN HHEEIIFFEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE LOCA-

TORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 688-7887

KS - 250 BLACK ANGUS OPEN HEIFERS, SEE

VIDEOS AT CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785)

418-2983

11990066 -- BBRREEDD CCOOWWSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - 80 2 YR OLD FALL BRED BLACK ANGUS

COWS. SEE VIDEOS AT CLOVLANFARMS.

COM, (785) 418-2983

KS - 150 FALL BRED ANGUS COWS, CALVE

SEPT & OCTOBER. SEE VIDEOS AT

CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785) 418-2983

11990099 -- BBUULLLLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - REG. ANGUS BULLS, 2 YEAR OLDS &

COMING YEARLINGS., (308) 569-2458

NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS

& 2 YR OLDS. TC TOTAL, GAR INGENUITY,

WMR TIMELESS, & CONNEALY CONFI-

DENCE BLOODLINES. SCHULTE ANGUS

RANCH, KEARNEY, NE CALL 308-708-1839

OR, (308) 236-0761

11991122 -- BBAACCKKRROOUUNNDDIINNGG//FFEEEEDDIINNGG

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11993300 -- CCAATTTTLLEE OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT & BREEDING

CATTLE LOCATORS, (816) 688-7887

CO - IT’S SIMPLE. . . YOU NEED SALERS.

ACCORDING TO U. S. MARC, SALERS HAVE

OPTIMUM BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH PER-

FORMANCE FOR CROSSING WITH ANGUS.

SUPERIOR TO COMPETING CONTINENTAL

BREEDS FOR MARBLING, SALERS ARE REL-

ATIVELY EQUAL FOR YIELD. SALERSUSA.

ORG, (303) 770-9292

22001100 -- FFAARRRROOWWIINNGG EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

22001111 -- HHOOGG EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

22220022 -- SSTTUUDD SSEERRVVIICCEE

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT

STUD, (308) 587-2344

NE - FOR SALE OR TRADE, BLACK MORGAN

STALLION. SMOKES KING FDK 182803,

(308) 587-2344

22550022 -- CCUUSSTTOOMM WWOORRKK//SSEERRVVIICCEESS

KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING

WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORT-

ING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515

22660011 -- CCAARRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - 1985 BUICK PARK AVENUE, VERY NICE,

$1,550.00, (712) 299-6608

IA - NICE 1992 CHEV SUBURBAN, 4WD,

$3,650.00, (712) 299-6608

IA - VERY NICE 2000 CAMARO CONVERT-

IBLE, RED & BLACK, $8,650.00, (712) 299-

6608

NE - 1978 CHEVY NOVA, 305, AUTOMATIC, 4

DR SEDAN, CD PLAYER/AFTERMARKET

STEREO, DECENT TIRES, 170K MI., (308)

587-2344

22660022 -- PPIICCKKUUPPSS


NE - BOX FOR A 1996 CHEVY EXT CAB

SHORTBOX, (402) 482-5491

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN,

TAUPE LEATHER, $100.00, (308) 624-2177

Backgrounding and finishing Available for Feeder Calves, Butcher Cows, Bred Cattle, & Cow/Calf Pairs. Calving and AI services. References

Available & Reasonable Rate. Call 605-520-3182

*FOR SALE*Good, clean used

pig & hog equipment. www.mikesgoodusedequipment.com

605-251-1133

*FOR SALE*Good, clean used swine equipment.

www.cellmanb.com605-251-1133

Stainless Steel dry, wet/dry pig feeders.

Wean/fi nish, 50”, 60”, 70” pig crates. G/Stalls, Double LL 250HD Portable

Nursery, Cast-Iron Center fl oors. 5x7’ TriBar Floors SS Nursery gates, feeders.

Call Mike at 605-251-1133

G I B B O N , N E B R A S K A

Order your Promotional HATS & PENS for your next Bull Sale & Save! NOW! $5.00 Caps

includes your logo embroided on each hat. NO SETUP CHARGE

Linda Pearson308-468-5014 • 402-909-3523

wwww.lpadvertising.com

CANNONBALL CATTLE CO. Custom Preconditioning and

growing. 20+ years experience. Great facilities. High stress calves or seed stock cattle.

Consulting vet and nutritionist. Darren at PH-620-214-2060

Scott City, Kansas

NEBRASKA BRANDfor sale

Rafter TV

includes 1 electric brand for cows, 1 electric brand for calves, and 1 straight iron. Brand position: R-H. Good until 3/31/16. Asking $8000 OBO. Brand has been in the family for nearly a century.

402-382-3208

TANK COATINGS • ROOF COATINGSAvailable for METAL, composition

shingles or tar roofs. Long lasting and easy to apply. We also manufacture tank

coatings for concrete, rock, steel, galvanized or mobile tanks. VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO.

806-352-2761 • www.virdenproducts.com

LAKE OR POND?XP-180 Air Diffusion

POND AERATOR / De-Icing System!Includes: Outdoor pump, 100ft tubing, Diffuser & Hardware Kit!

1 YEAR WARRANTY! Just $369.95 + $24 s/h(608) 254-2735 Open 7 days /week! Website: www.fi shpondaerator.com

Fish people since 1955

GIANT RUBBERWATER TANKS

Tanks made from

used earth moving tires.

Sizes from 6 to 13 foot.With or without steel bottoms.

Full loads can be delivered anywhere in the United States.

Guaranteed bestquality & lowest price.

Call 605/473-5356or email [email protected]

NEW PENTATMR highly effi cient vert. mixers

200-1850 cu. units/ft. New Hurricane Auger - 25% faster processing

Gayle • 573-473-6568www.pentaag.com

Net Wrap, Twine, Covers, Hay Preservative, Silage

Bags & Wrap 48” X 9,840’ $192, 64” X 7,000’ $187,

20,000’ 110 twine $19.95, 4,000’ 350 knot $25.95, 50’ X 100’ Cover $187, Silage Wrap $75.95,

Ask About Free Delivery Jordan Ag Supply

(800) 726-0401

DDAAMMAAGGEEDDGGRRAAIINN

WWAANNTTEEDDAANNYYWWHHEERREE

WE BUY DAMAGEDGRAIN & FEED PRODUCTS

IN ANY CONDITIONWET OR DRY INCLUDING

DAMAGED SILO CORNAT TOP DOLLAR

WE HAVE VACS & TRUCKSCALL HEIDI OR LARRY

NNOORRTTHHEERRNN AAGGSSEERRVVIICCEE,, IINNCC..880000--220055--55775511

We Buy Damaged Grain.Grain Vac’s Available.Also damaged grain from ground piles.

Call Greg at 316-640-3203

ELIMINATE • RISING • FUEL COSTS:Clean, safe and efficient wood heat.Central Boiler Classic and E-Classic

Outdoor Wood Furnace; heats multiple buildings with only one

furnace. 25 year warranty available.Heat with wood, so splitting! Available

in dual fuel ready models.www.CentralBoiler.com. WE ALSO

HAVE whole house pellet/corn/biomassfurnaces. Load once per month with

hopper. www.Maximheat.com.A-1 Heating Systems

Instant rebates may apply! Calltoday! 307-742-4442.

BULK TANKS-USEDDAIRY EQUIPMENT

Buy-Sell-Trade800-844-5427

Automatic Grain BinFAN CONTROLLERS

by Sentry PackEasiest to operate,

most reliable controller available. Valley Grain ManagementOrd, NE • 308-730-0251

www.myfarmandranch.com

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If you’re looking for a better way...Experience • Services • Location

Management • Facilities

Russell Walker-ManagerOffice 308-346-4117Cell 785-258-0624

[email protected] St. Hwy 11Burwell, NE 68823


Midlands Classified Ad NetworkWANTED - SERVICE TECHNICIAN.HORIZONWEST INC. IS A CASE IH FARMEQUIPMENT DEALER. WE ARE ONE OF THEAREA'S LEADERS IN AGRICULTURAL EQUIP-MENT TECHNOLOGY. WE OFFER:COMPETITIVE WAGES, TIME AND 1/2 FOROVERTIME, SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM,HEALTH/DENTAL INSURANCE, LIFEINSURANCE, PERSONAL TIME OFF, 7 PAIDHOLIDAYS, TOOL REIMBURSEMENTPROGRAM, 401K RETIREMENT PLAN,UNIFORM ALLOWANCE, FACTORYSCHOOLING/TRAINING. CALL: BRUCE ORADAM AT 308-635-3727 OR TOLL FREE AT888-322-7344 OR SEND RESUME TO P.O.BOX 1070, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69363MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FORSCOTTSBLUFF, NE. MUST HAVE MARKEDMECHANICAL ABILITY TO ANALYZE ANDPERFORM REPAIRS. WORKING KNOWLEDGEOF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, DRY WALLAND APPLIANCE REPAIRS A MUST.INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD COM-PLETE AN APPLICATION ONLINE ATWWW.COSTELLOCO.COM/JOBLISTINGS ORCALL (605) 280-0054THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ROADS ISCURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSFOR A HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER INBRIDGEPORT, NE. FOR A FULL JOBDESCRIPTION OR TO APPLY, VISITWWW.STATE JOBS.NEBRASKA.GOV. AN ON-LINE STATE APPLICATION MUST BE COM-PLETED ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATEOF JULY 25TH. NOTIFY THE STATEDEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AT 402-471-2075 IF YOU NEED ACCOMMODATION INTHE SELECTION PROCESS. (TDD CALLSONLY: 402-471-4693). THE STATE OFNEBRASKA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER.CHAMP, LLC (HORMEL FOODS) ELECTRICALTECHNICIAN. POSITION LOCATION: ALBIN,

WYOMING. POSITION AIM: A POSITIONTHAT PROVIDES SKILLED MECHANICALAND ELECTRICAL SUPPORT TO ALL AREASOF PRODUCTION SITES. QUALIFICATIONSAND EXPERIENCE: TWO YEARS OF JOUR-NEYMAN’S EXPERIENCE IN THE INSTALLA-TION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ELEC-TRICAL SYSTEMS OR AN EQUIVALENT COM-BINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATIONAND/OR EXPERIENCE. ABILITY TO WORK INA FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT. KNOWLEDGEOF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND EQUIP-MENT INCLUDING THE USE OF SPECIALINSTRUMENTS FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOS-ES. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WELL WITHALL LEVELS OF PERSONNEL WHETHERINDIVIDUAL OR IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT.ABILITY TO CLIMB STRUCTURES, TO WORKBENEATH MACHINES AND IN CLOSE QUAR-TERS PERFORMING ANALYSIS AND REPAIRWORK. EXPOSURE TO HIGH VOLTAGE ELEC-TRICITY. HIGH DEGREE OF PRECISIONREQUIRED. DEPENDABLE INDIVIDUAL THATIS WILLING TO BE ON CALL. RESPONSIBILI-TIES: TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR ELEC-TRICAL AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTINCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRO-GRAMMABLE CONTROLS, NUMERAL CON-TROLS, POWER SUPPLIES, GAUGES, MOTOREQUIPMENT AND GENERATORS. PERFORMSPREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONSAS DIRECTED. PLANS AND PERFORMSWORK THROUGH LOCAL AND NATIONALELECTRICAL CODES AND PRINCIPLES OFOPERATION AND APPLICATION OF ELECTRI-CAL EQUIPMENT. INFORMS APPROPRIATEMANAGEMENT OF POTENTIAL ELECTRICALAND MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND INHER-ENT DANGERS INVOLVED. MAINTAINS COM-PANY REQUIRED MAINTENANCE RECORDSFOR IDENTIFIED EQUIPMENT. ASSISTSMAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WITH TECHNI-CAL TROUBLESHOOTING. PERFORMS

OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED. BENEFITPACKAGE INCLUDES PAID VACATION, HOLI-DAYS, 401K/PROFIT SHARING AND MED-ICAL, DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS. $20-$25 PER HR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.RELOCATION ASSISTANCE. EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER IF INTERESTEDYOU MAY EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO:[email protected] LARGE ROUND BALER. TWINE ORMESH, WIDE PICKUP, COMPLETELY GONETHRU AT HORIZON WEST, 1400 BALESBACK. ALWAYS SHEDDED. EXCELLENT CON-DITION. $12,000 OBO. CALL (308) 631-5891.TRIDAKO DIESEL. LOOKING FOR A SERVICEWRITER/OFFICE MANAGER WITH SOMEMECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE AND GREATCUSTOMER SERVICE. WILL BE RESPONSI-BLE FOR AR/AP, INVOICING, ALSO ORDER-ING PARTS AND KEEPING TRACK OF INVEN-TORY. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 50LBS. THEPOSITION IS FULLTIME WITH A BENEFITPACKAGE INCLUDING PAID VACATION &HOLIDAYS, HEALTH INSURANCE, COMPANYMATCHED IRA, PLUS PROFIT SHARING.MAIL RESUME TO: PO BOX 740, ALLIANCENE 69301, OR FAX TO 308-762-7459.ATTENTION HR DEPARTMENT, OR EMAIL [email protected] EQUIPMENT MECHANICS. 2 YEARSEXPERIENCE AT A MINIMUM. APPLY AT:2970 N. 10TH ST, GERING, NE EOETRADES ESTABLISHED CONTRACTING BUSI-NESS IN NE NEBRASKA IS HIRING AJOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN AND INDIVIDU-ALS WITH ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE. SENDRESUME TO: DEC, INC. PO BOX 10, PAGE, NE68766 OR EMAIL TO [email protected] OR CALL 402-338-5342.LOOKING FOR AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLECLERK. THE RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BEDOING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, BANK

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OK - 2015 SHOP BUILT 32’ ONE HOPPER, 2

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KS - INTERSTATE 6’ X 12’ ENCLOSED CARGO

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KS - 1977 CHEVY MOTOR HOME, $2,750.00,

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NE - 11. 2 X 36 OR 12. 4 X 36 TIRES, (308)

587-2344

MO - 20. 4 X 34 REAR TIRES, (816) 378-

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NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750

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NE - 90% TREAD 24. 5 X 32 DIAMOND

TREAD 12 PLY ON 10 HOLE RIM, (308) 269-

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NE - 3 NEW, NEVER BEEN MOUNTED, 9. 5L

X 15 IMPLEMENT TIRES. 2 8PLY & 1 12 PLY.,

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IA - 18. 4 X 26”, 34”, 38” TIRES, (712) 299-

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OK - 2015 BOURBON 36’, DOUBLE HOPPER

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NE - 1999 KENWORTH W900L, 875K MILES,

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BAGS, AEROCAB, NEW DOT TAG, CAT

ENGINE, (308) 991-6463

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MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC

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MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION &

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NE - PULL BEHIND BOX SCRAPERS, 10’ &

12’; 3PT’S 6’ & 8’, (402) 678-2277

MO - NEW TOREQ BY STEIGER & LEON

SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804

MO - TOREQ 40” PTO DITCHER, $7,800.00,

(660) 548-3804

MO - BUFFALO 12’ BOX BLADES IN STOCK,

(660) 548-3804

MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH

EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT,

$28,000.00, (660) 548-3804

ND - SCRAPER: BUY & SELL OLD CABLE

SCRAPERS, CAT 60, 70, 80; LETOURNEAU

LS, LP, FP; A/C; ALL MAKES AND SIZES,

WILL CONVERT OVER TO HYDRAULICS,

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MO - SOILMOVER 12 YD, HYD EJECT, (660)

548-3804

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548-3804

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YD, (660) 548-3804

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NE - 1500-8000# (MOSTLY 4000#), AIR

TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277

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TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRAC-

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NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW

AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES

OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT

HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEER-

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IA - IH TRACTORS: A, SUP A, B, C, SUP C, H,

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450, 460, 560, 606, 504, 706G, 240, 340,

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IA - LARGE NUMBER OF ANTIQUE MACHIN-

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PLOWS, POTATO DIGGERS, & GEARS FOR IH

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NE - HIGH DENSITY FOAM BOARD INSULA-

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THICK. ELIMINATE FROST HEAVING IN CON-

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APPLICATIONS. CALL LITEFORM AT, (800)

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NE - REASONABLY PRICE MECHANICS

GLOVES, WARM GLOVES, MITTENS &

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ORDER YOUR NEW HOME NOW!! RECEIVE $2,000 IN OPTIONS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST ☺ ALL SPECIAL ORDERS INCLUDE SET-UP AND DELIVERY. HINN’S HOMES, INC. - CHADRON - 800-455-2533 - SCOTTSBLUFF - 800-353-5535

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MERICANWOOD FIBERS

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800-662-5459

Oilfi eld Pipe & RodsAll Sizes/Top Quality.

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John Seib 785-798-5959Larry Seib 785-798-5245S&S Pipe & Steel, Inc.

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2-3/8"; 2-7/8"; 3-1/2" oilfield tubing3/4" thru 42" new & used line pipe

square & rectangular tubingplate steel • sucker rods

beam, channel & angle ironCall us for all your steel pipe needs.

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Solid Plastic Fence Posts for pasture fence. Have 3”, 4” and 5”, with various lengths.

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F&S Truck Parts is buying and selling

truck beds in your area. Call Zach at 800-440-0721

pick up and delivery available

Exira Auto SalesHwy. 71, Exira, IA • 712-268-5345

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Since 1868, the Nebraska State Fair

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Agriculture.

From the early days when farmers,

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Friday, August 13 pm • Trap (all divisions) – Mitchell Trap Club Saturday, August 2 8 am • 4-H Horse Show Begins 9 am • 4-H Fair Shoot Starts Sunday, August 3 8:30 am • -H Dog Show Monday, August 48 am • Swine Showmanship Show – Livestock Pavilion 4 pm • Misc. Small Animal/Cat Show – Livestock PavilionTuesday, August 5 8 am • Market Swine Show – Livestock Pavilion 2 pm • Dairy & Fiber Animal Show – Livestock PavilionWednesday, August 6 8 am • Sheep Show – Livestock Pavilion2 pm • Rabbit Hopping Show – Livestock Pavilion 4 pm • Chicken Costume Contest – Livestock Pavilion

Thursday, August 7 8 am • Rabbit Show – Livestock Pavilion 9 am • Meat Goat Show – Livestock Pavilion 1 pm • Poultry Show – Livestock Pavilion 1 pm • Market Beef – Livestock Pavilion Friday, August 8 9:30 am • Beef Showmanship, Breeding Beef Show– Livestock Pavilion 4 pm • Small Animal Round Robin – Livestock Pavilion 5 pm • Large Animal Round Robin – Livestock Pavilion Saturday, August 9 11 am • Parade of Champions – Livestock Pavilion 11:00 –12:15 • Past Buyer Appreciation Meal – Sanford Hall 12:30 pm • 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale Gala – Livestock Pavilion

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Photo by Joe Dutton Chimney Rock visitors gota feel for the emigrant experience in the 1800s onSaturday by taking part in special wagon ridesprovided by Rick Henderson. The experience waspart of the 20th birthday celebration of theChimney Rock Visitor Center.

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WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack has declared August 3 through 9, 2014,"National Farmers Market Week". Throughout theweek, USDA will celebrate our nation's thousandsof farmers markets, farmers who make thempossible and the communities that host them.

The declaration was made via an officialproclamation signed by Secretary Vilsack. Thisyear marks the 15th Annual National FarmersMarket Week recognizing the important role thatfarmers markets play in the agricultural and foodeconomy. The U.S. Department of Agriculturebegan declaring National Farmers Market Weekin 2000.

"National Farmers Market Week is a greatopportunity for farmers markets across thecountry to host special events to showcase all thetremendous services they provide," said SecretaryVilsack. "Farmers markets play a key role indeveloping local and regional food systems thatsupport family farms, and help grow ruraleconomies. They bring communities together,connecting cities with the farms that support themand provide Americans across the country withfresh, healthy food."

In honor of National Farmers Market Week,USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)Administrator Anne Alonzo will be at the DaneCounty Farmers Market located on the grounds ofthe State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsinon Saturday, August 2. The Madison farmersmarket is the largest producer-only farmersmarket in the U.S. On August 8, the USDAFarmers Market, located at USDA headquarters inWashington, DC, will host a Healthy Back-To-School Challenge to show kids and their familieshow to cook simple, healthy, and delicious snackswith seasonal ingredients. Other USDA officialswill be at other farmers market locations acrossthe country throughout the week.

Thousands of farmers markets across thecountry offer consumers fresh, affordable,convenient, and healthful products sold directlyfrom the farm. They also offer additional marketopportunities for local producers, especiallysmaller or newer operations. Farmers marketsincreasingly offer electronic benefits transfertechnology that can be used by recipients ofUSDA's Supplemental Nutrition AssistanceProgram - as well as low-income women, infants,and children and seniors participating in the WICand Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs -to get fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Farmers market development is a cornerstone ofthe USDA's Know Your Farmer, Know Your FoodInitiative, which coordinates the Department'spolicy, resources, and outreach efforts related tolocal and regional food systems. Secretary Vilsackhas identified strengthening local food systems asone of the four pillars of USDA's commitment torural economic development, along withproduction agriculture (including expandingexport markets and improving research),promoting conservation and outdoor recreationopportunities, and growing the biobased economy.

Agriculture SecretaryTom Vilsack ProclaimsAugust 3-9 NationalFarmers Market Week

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Cherry County Fair

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Aug. 6 5-7 p.m. -- 4-H Exhibit Interview Judging

5 p.m. -- 4-H/Open Class Dog Check-In

5:30 p.m. -- 4-H/Open Class Dog Show

Aug. 7 4 p.m. -- 4-H/Open Class Compainion

Animal Check-In

4:30 p.m. -- 4-H/Open Class Compainion

Animal Show & Clover Kid

Companion Animal Show & Tell

5-6 p.m. -- 4-H/Open Class Breeding Beef,

Market Beef, Cow/Calf Pairs,

Sheep, Dairy & Goat Check-In &

Weigh

6-7 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA/Open Class Swine

Check-In & Weigh

7 p.m. -- 4-H/Open Best Dressed

Pet Contest

8 p.m. -- 4-H/Open Bucket Calf

& Bottle Lamb Show

Aug. 8 8:30 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA/Open Swine, Sheep,

Dairy & Goat Show

1 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA/Open Market Heifer

& Steer Show

5 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Team Fitting Contest

Aug. 9 7 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA/Open Class Feeder Calf,

Breeding Heifer Calf and FFA

Bulls Check-In

9 a.m. -- 4-H/FFA/Open Class Feeder Calf,

Breeding Heifer Show, 4-H/FFA

Beef Showmanship (Follows Beef

Breeding Show)

1 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Round Robin

Showmanship

4 p.m. -- 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale

Aug. 10 4:30-5 p.m. -- 4-H Exhibit Hall Pick-Up

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The Grand Island Independent

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation (NFBF)is urging USDA to move swiftly in theimplementation of a new crop insurance provisionincluded in the 2014 Farm Bill.

The provision would help Nebraska farmerswho've lost crops to widespread hail andtornadoes this spring and summer, while alsoaiding Nebraska farmers in future droughtsituations.

"It's been a difficult year for many farmers inNebraska and across the country. Prompt actionby USDA to implement this new provision couldbe of tremendous benefit to those who've sufferedcrop losses inflicted by Mother Nature," said SteveNelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president.

In a July 15 letter to Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack, NFBF asked USDA to move promptly inimplementing 2014 Farm Bill provisions thatallow farmers to exclude any year from theirActual Production History (APH) if their yield inthat year was less than 50 percent of the 10-yearcounty average.

APH reflects the 10-year rolling average of on-farm commodity yields and serves as thefoundation for several crop insurance programprovisions, including the determination of afarmer's crop insurance premium and limitationson their level of crop coverage.

"This measure will help ease the pressure ofclimbing crop insurance premiums for farmerswho've suffered catastrophic losses, and in somecases, experienced those losses in multiple years.

It also gives them much needed flexibility indetermining their level of crop insurance coveragefor future years despite these catastrophicevents," said Nelson.

In the letter, NFBF acknowledged the challengeUSDA faces in implementing the farm bill, butnoted the need for farmers to be able to takeadvantage of this key farm bill provision.

"These measures will be very valuable tofarmers hit hard by Mother Nature, many ofwhich who have taken risk management steps totry and soften the blow of destructive weatherconditions," said Nelson.

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Wednesday, August 13th (Free)

7-8:30 am Entry 4-H / FFA Exhibits Food

& Flowers Community Building

10 am-5:30 pm Open Class Registration –

Community Building

3 pm Poultry Show (4-H, FFA, Open Class)

5 pm Rabbit Show (4-H, FFA, Open Class)

Thursday, August 14th (Free)

TBA Dairy Show - Pavilion

9 am Sheep / Goat Show - Pavilion

1 pm Feeder Calf Show (Open Class) - Pavilion

3 pm Horse Show (4-H, FFA, Open Class) –

Arena

7 pm Country Music Performance

Wednesday, August 13th

6 pm-1 am Beer Garden

Friday, August 15th (Admission $10)

8:30 am Swine Show (4-H, FFA, Open Class) –

Hog Building

11 am Beef Show (4-H, FFA) – Pavilion

7 pm Demolition Derby Full Size Limited

Weld and Compact Grandstand

9 pm-1 am Beer Garden - Katie Lynna Crossfire

Saturday, August 16th (Admission $10)

12-6 pm Kids Events – On Grounds

Balloons - Ditzy the Clown & Doc

Anderson Medicine Show

Magic Show Hypnotist

Lasertag

Wild Encounters

Face painting - Colors da clown

12-3 pm Hilltop Pony Rides – On Grounds

12 pm Cook-Off - Beer Garden

12 pm Magician

1 pm Kiddie Pedal Pull

1 pm Cowboy Mounted Shooting – Arena

5 pm Full Metal Jousting horse back

7 pm 2nd Show Full Metal Jousting

8:30 pm Demolition pickup derby/Stock Class

9 pm-midnight Teen Dance (D.J. -Dennis Matthis) –

Park Shelter

9 pm-1 am D.J. Matt’s Goodtime Entertainment–

Beer Garden

Sunday, August 17th

1 pm Team Roping – Arena

1 pm Stanton High School Band –

On Grounds

2 pm Northeast Nebraska Puller’s Association

Pulling Contest Grandstand

4 pm Style Review

4:30 pm 4-H Auction, Awards, Good Neighbor

7 pm Release exhibits

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Todd D. WhitneyUNL – Hamilton County Extension Educator

Green snap stalk breakage has occurred inmany corn fields again this year. This stalkbreaking syndrome has also been called “brittlecorn” or “brittle snap.” Although green snapoccurs somewhere in the corn belt every year,yield losses usually vary. High winds can alsocause corn root lodging and stalk goose-necking.

Roger Elmore, UNL Extension CornSpecialist, says that today’s new corn hybridsare more tolerant to high winds and severe hailthan hybrids twenty years ago, so lossassessments have changed. When wind and hailcrop yield prediction charts were developed in1994, corn hybrid at that time had almost adirect stand loss correlation.

For example, a 10% stand loss would result ina 10% yield loss. However, today a 10% cornstand loss might only result in a 7-8 % yield loss.Therefore, crop adjusters are using new hailcharts for storm loss evaluations.

Although no corn hybrids are totally immuneto wind damage, seed corn companies haveimproved tools for rating hybrids on theirsusceptibility to “green snap.” The Boreas (aGreek term meaning “the north wind”) windmachine is now used by at least one major seedcompany to measure hybrid response usingsimulated high winds. Further, almost all seedcorn hybrids now have a scale wind responserating on their hybrids’ green snap tolerance orresistance.

Obviously, timing has a high impact onseverity, and fast-growing corn is more prone tosnap injury. The most vulnerable corn growthstages are the 5-8 leaf stages

(10-24 inches height) and the 12-leaf throughtasseling stages. During these stages new cellwalls are developing and still need a hardeningtime. Rapid growth is also intensified underhigh temperatures combined with adequate soilmoisture and fertility. As a result, the best-managed fields may also be the biggest greensnap victims.

Producers should also evaluate previousherbicides & chemical application timing beforemaking final hybrid green snap assessment.Growth regulator herbicides such as thephenoxy (2,4-D); benzoic acid (dicamba ~Banvel®; Clarity®; Sterling®); and carboxylicacid (clopyralid ~ Stinger®) or (fluroxypyr ~Starane®) products should not be applied tofields beyond the corn 3-leaf stage, since thesechemicals stimulate rapid growth and increasegreen snap potential.

Shallow corn planting (less than 2 inchplanting depth) and post-planting nitrogenapplications can also increase green snap. Highorganic matter soils tend to have more snapthan low organic matter soils. Also,conventional tilled fields warm up and growmore rapidly than No-till fields; therefore mayhave more green snap incidences.

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August 9-13, 2014Otoe County Fairgrounds • Syracuse, NE

Saturday, August 96:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. - Rib Fest (North of Park)

8:30 p.m.-12:00 p.m. - Street Dance with “The Rumbles”Sunday, August 10

7:30 p.m. - 100 Year Farm Award Presentation - Kimmel Event Center

7:30 p.m. - “Casey Muessigmann, Contestant from The Voice” - Kimmel Event Center

Monday, August 115:00 p.m. - Pie Eating Contest

7:00 p.m. -Veterans Parade8:00 p.m. - “Greg Claasen, Ventriloquist”

after Veterans ParadeTuesday, August 12

8:00 p.m. - “Six Appeal” - Kimmel Event CenterWednesday, August 13

11:00 a.m. - County Fair Parade6:00 p.m. - Auction of Wood Carvings

6:30 p.m. Livestock sale, Kimmel Event Center

For a complete list of 4-H, FFA and Open Class Events visit otoe.unl.edu

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Aug 1-3 - Ogallala (Keith County) CowboyCapital Open Tournament; West Winds GolfCourse. (308) 284-4358 www.visitogallala.com

Aug 1-3 - Wilber (Saline County) Wilber CzechFestival; City-wide. Czech dancing and music,authentic food and costumes, bands, 3 paradesand contests in the Czech Capital of Nebraska.10am-10pm, Free. Mary Jean Keller (402) 821-2749 www.nebraskaczechsofwilber.com

Aug 1-5 - Oakland (Burt County) Burt CountyFair; Fairgrounds (402) 685-5540 www.burtcountyfair.net

Aug 1-Sep 1 - Columbus (Platte County) LiveThoroughbred Horse Racing; Ag Park, 82215th St Post times: Fri-Sat, 6:30pm; Sun, 2pm, $1.(402) 564-0133 www.agpark.com

Aug 2 - Arapahoe (Furnas County) Show &Shine Car Show; City Park 10am, Free. GloriaHarmon (308) 962-6867 www.arapahoe-ne.com

Aug 2 - Bellevue (Sarpy County) GiffordFarm Family Fun Saturday; Gifford FarmEducation Center, 700 Camp Gifford Rd. ExoticAnimal Day! Experience the excitement of the not-so-typical farm animals with groups from theWildlife Recovery of Nebraska, Fontenelle ForestRaptor Recovery and Animals on the Go. 10am-2pm, $5/person over age 2. Half price withMilitary ID. (402) 597-4920 www.esu3.org

Aug 2 - Omaha (Douglas County) OmahaCrush; Aksarben Village/Stinson Park, 67th &Center Sts. The Riverfront Wine Festival is nowOmaha Crush - wine/art/food festival. Uncork thefun and sample wines from around the world.Enjoy culinary delights from Omaha's top chefs.Noon-6pm, $60 in advance (402) 850-6776www.urbaneventsinc.com

Aug 3-10 - Hemingford (Box Butte County)Box Butte County Fair; Fairgrounds. Car showand fun run held August 9. (308) 487-3465www.bbcfair.com

Aug 3-9 - Beatrice (Gage County) Art in thePark Week; Homestead National Monument ofAmerica, 8523 W. State Hwy 4. See many artistsat work on the crafts from china painting towoodworking. Free. (402) 223-3514www.nps.gov/home

Aug 5-9 - Chambers (Holt County) HoltCounty Fair & Rodeo; Fairgrounds (402) 925-5629 www.holtcountyfair.net

Aug 6-8 - Chappell (Deuel County) DeuelCounty Fair; County Fairgrounds www.chappellchamber.com

Aug 6-9 - Arnold (Custer County) SandhillsOpen Road Challenge (SORC) & Loup 2 LoupOpen Road Race. www.sorcrace.com

Aug 7-10 Bloomfield (Knox County) KnoxCounty Fair; Fairgrounds. (402) 373-4655

Aug 7-10 - Kearney (Buffalo County)Nebraska Senior Games. (308) 237-4644www.nebraskaseniorgames.com

Aug 7-10 - West Point, (Cuming County)Cuming County Fair; Fairgrounds (402) 372-3952 www.cumingcountyfair.com

Aug 8-10 - Hastings (Adams County) Kool-AidDays. (402) 705-2708 www.kool-aiddays.com

Aug 8-10 - Niobrara (Knox County) PoncaTribe of Nebraska Powwow; 5 mi. S.W. of town,88915 521st Ave. Annual traditional event. Alldrums and dancers invited. Fri, 7pm; Sat, 1 &7pm; Sun, 1pm, Free (402) 857-3519www.poncatribe-ne.org

Aug 9 - Gibbon, (Buffalo County) SandSculpture Festival & Car Show; Downtown.Professional sand sculptures, magician, facepainting, art vendors, food and free art activitiesfor children. Street-fair format withentertainment for the entire family. 9am-4pm(308) 468-9411 www.visitgibbon.com

Aug 9 - Taylor (Loup County) Taylor JuniorRodeo; 1 mi. N. on Hwy 183. See one of the state'sbest junior rodeos. 10am-6pm, Free (308) 215-0537 www.taylornebraska.com

Aug 9-10 - Omaha (Douglas County) SweetCorn Festival; Lauritzen Gardens, 100 BancroftSt. Enjoy free food tastings, educationaldemonstrations, children's activities, liveentertainment and plenty of locally grown sweetcorn! 9am-5pm, $3-$7, free for members andchildren under 6 yrs. (402) 346-4002www.lauritzengardens.org

Aug 10 - Haigler (Dundy County) 13thAnnual Summer Bluegrass Festival; Villagepark. Great bluegrass and country music, home-cooked food and plenty of fun! noon-4pm,Donation. (308) 297-3613

Aug 10 - Sterling (Johnson County) 32ndAnnual Deer Creek Sodbusters AntiqueMachinery Show; 72927 610 Ave, 4 1/2 mi. S. ofSterling. Featuring threshing, corn shelling, fieldharvest demonstrations, plowing, draft horses,steam and gas engines, antique tractor displays,flea market and more. Events begin at 8am., $6Robert Wolff (402) 239-2307 www.deercreeksodbusters.org

Aug 10 - York (York County) Living HistoryDay; Wessels Living History Farm, 1 mi S. of I-80Exit 353. History comes alive withdemonstrations, live animals, wagon rides, musicand a variety of vendors. 1-4:30pm, $2-$4 DaleClark (402) 710-0682 www.livinghistoryfarm.org

Aug 14-17 - Lincoln (Lancaster County)Capital City Ribfest; Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400Pinnacle Arena Dr Street. Festival featuringAmerica's best BBQ from vendors across thecountry and a variety of live music. DerekAndersen (402) 904-4444 www.pinnaclebankarena.com

Schedule of Events

Heather Johnson, The North Platte Telegraph

A year’s worth of practice, sweat and dedicationwere put to the test Monday at the Lincoln CountyFairgrounds. A total of 42 exhibitors showed offtheir skills during the Lincoln County Fair horseshow.

The two-day event began Sunday with thehalter, showmanship, western pleasure,horsemanship, trail and snaffle bit classes.

The judging continued Monday for the Englishpleasure, equitation and jump classes andwestern reining, pole bending and barrel racingdivisions.

Jarod Nicholson, 15, of Sutherland was one ofthe contestants. He’s been showing horses for sixyears. Nicholson’s favorite event is trail, duringwhich kids have to ride their horses through anobstacle course.

“I like challenging my horse with the differentobstacles and seeing what his limits are,”Nicholson said.

He is currently raising horses and training acolt because of what he learned through the 4-Hprogram. The hobbies are things Nicholson plansto continue long after his 4-H days are over.

Shane Schneider, 10, of Maxwell, saideverything he knows about riding horses waslearned through 4-H.

“It taught me to keep my heels down and mytoes up when sitting in a saddle and how to speedup and slow down,” Schneider said. “I’ve made alot of friends along the way.”

Holt County Fair

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2014 Gosper County FairJuly 30, 31 & August 1, 2

Saturday, July 199:00 am: Phelps/Gosper 4-H Horse Show @ Elwood, NESunday, July 27 8:30 am: Elwood Rodeo Queen Contest Events6:00 pm: 4-H Dog Show @ Ag ArenaWednesday, July 3010:00 am: Elwood Lions Club Golf Scramble @ Johnson Lake Country Club 1:00 pm: 4-H Static Exhibit Project Interview Judging Begins @ Civic Center 1:00 pm: 4-H Favorite Food Show7:00 pm: 4-H Livestock Judging ContestThursday, July 318:00 am: 4-H Swine Show @ Ag Barn 11:00 am: 4-H Sheep Show @ Ag Barn, followed by 4-H Goat Show 1:00 pm: Bucket Calf Interview Judging, Clover Kid & 4-H Bucket Calf 3:00 pm: 4-H Cat, Rabbit, Poultry, Pet Show @ Ag Barn Arena TBA: 4-H Rocket Launch following Pet Show5:00-7:00 pm-Commodity Carnival Open till 10:00 pm: Display of exhibits @ Civic Center

6:00-8:00 pm: KRVN Business Spotlight • KRVN Pickup available @ Civic Center6:45 pm: Pioneer Farm Family Award7:00 pm: Free Entertainment at south end of Civic Center • Sweetwater BandFriday, August 18:00 am: Clover Kid 4-H Bucket Calf Show 9:00 am: 4-H Beef Show 6:00 pm: 5K Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk 7:00 pm: Elwood Rodeo begins with Kids Events • Rodeo Queen CrownedSaturday, August 211:00 am: Parade, Registration at Corner of Remmenga Drilling Noon: Registration and Grass Volleyball in the Park • Coed 6’s • Register teams with Codina Schutz 325-04621:00 pm: Free Swimming at pool, sponsored by Security First Bank 1:00 pm: Elwood Lions Horseshoe tournament 2:00 pm: 4-H Livestock Auction 5:00 pm: 4-H Style Show & Awards Presentation on Civic Center Stage7:00 pm: Elwood Rodeo begins with Kids Events

Elwood Legion Post #290 will have the food stand at the Legion Hall Thursday through Saturday during the fair from 10:00 am-10:00 pm

Elwood Lions/Gosper County Carnival Association Rides & Midway Thursday through Saturday Nights

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Tuesday, August 5 8:30 a.m. • 4-H Horse Show – Halter, Showmanship, Horsemanship,

Pleasure, 2 & 3 yr old Snaffle Bit & Reining, Trail 7 p.m. • Cowboy Race (Open to Public Entries)

Wednesday, August 6 8:30 a.m. • 4-H Horse Show -

Working Ranch Horse, Roping, Barrels & Poles 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm • 4-H Dog Show, followed by

Open Class Dog Show - Show Arena 7:00 p.m. • Ranch Rodeo

Thursday, August 7 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. • 4-H Cat Show followed by 4-H Pocket Pet

and Small Animal Show in the Rabbit/Poultry Building 9 a.m. • 4-H Shooting Sports Competition –

Muzzle Loading, .22 Rifles, & Trap 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Robotics Demo-Show Arena South

11 a.m. • Market Hog Show – Show Arena North 1 p.m. • 4-H Sheep Show followed by Bottle Lamb Show

4 p.m. • Meat Goats 5 p.m. • 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

6:30 pm • “Family Zone” Activities 7 p.m. • Special Concert – Grandstand (H.S. Band)

8 p.m. • Mid States Rodeo8 pm • Wild Horse Race with Calcutta during Rodeo

Friday, August 8 8:30 a.m. • 4-H Beef Show

9 a.m. • 4-H Shooting Sports Competition – BB Gun, Air Rifle, Air Pistol & Archery

Lunch Break • Bucket Calf Show - Show Arena 1 pm • Beef Show will reconvene

5 p.m. • Market Livestock Premium Auction 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. • Concert Roy King Band/Barbeque

5:30 pm - 7 pm • Free Watermellon 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. • Barbeque following the Premium Auction

6 pm - 8 pm • Free Ice Cream 7:30 p.m. • Ak Sar Ben Awards

8 p.m. • Mid States Rodeo 8 pm • Wild Horse Race with Calcutta during Rodeo

9 p.m. - Midnight • Teen Dance - XTra Productions - FreeSaturday, August 9

9:30 a.m.• Dairy Judging Contest 9:30 a.m. • 4-H Rabbit Show, followed by 4-H Poultry & Waterfowl Show

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Antique Tractor Show 12:30 pm • Pedal Tractor pull

10:30 a.m. • 4-H Dairy Goat Show 11:00 a.m. • 4-H Dairy Show

3 p.m. • Parade of Champions followed by 4-H Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m. • ATV Rodeo

Wild Horse Race and Calcutta (during half time)8:30 – 12:30 a.m. • Live Entertainment – “Back 40 Band”

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Rodeo ScheduleAugust 1-2 Elwood Rodeo

Elwood, NE - NSRA1-2 Trenton Riverside Arena Rodeo

Trenton, NE - NSRA1-2 Sarpy County Fair & Rodeo

Springfield, NE - MSRA2 Winnebago Rodeo

Winnebago, MN - MSRA

2-3 Sioux County Fair & RodeoHarrison, NE - NSRA

2-3 Ogallala Fair RodeoOgallala, NE - NSRA

9-10 Bennett County Fair RodeoMartin, SD - NSRA & MSRA

9-10 Scotland Rodeo ClubScotland, SD - MSRA

15-16 Wheeler County Fair & RodeoBartlett, NE - NSRA & MSRA

15-17 White River Frontier DaysWhite River, SD - NSRA & MSRA

16 Hyannis Fair RodeoHyannis, NE - NSRA

23-24 Keya Paha County Fair RodeoNorden, NE - NSRA & MSRA

September5, 6,7 NSRA Finals

North Platte, NE - NSRA

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Sunday, August 10 8:00 am 4-H Horse Show Monday, August 11 5:30 pm Barrel Racing Exhibitions 7:00 pm Barrel Race First Run Tuesday, August 12 8:00 am 4-H Dog Show 8:00 am Enter 4-H, FFA & Open Class Exhibits 10:30 am Cat Show 11:00 am All Market Beef, Sheep & Swine Entered 4:30 pm 4H, FFA, & Open Livestock Judging Contest Registration 5:00 pm Ranch Rodeo 5:00 pm Livestock Judging Contest 5:30 pm Catch-A-Calf Contest 6:00 pm Barnyard Scramble Wednesday, August 13 8:30 am 4-H & FFA Swine Show 11:00 am 4-H & FFA Goat and Sheep Show 12:00 pm All Breeding Beef, Feeder Calves and Bucket Calves Entered 12:00 pm Expo Open 1:00 pm 4-H Sheep and Swine Ultrasounding 2:00 pm 4-H & FFA Poultry & Rabbit Show 3:00 pm Mutton Bustin’ 3:00 pm Homemade Ice Cream & Pie 3:00 pm Lions Club Bingo 4:00 pm Frozen T-Shirt Contest 5:00 pm Bratwurst Supper Benefit for KNGN Christian Family Radio 5:00 pm Carnival Opens ($20 Unlimited rides) 7:00 pm Big Daddy Weave- Christian Family Show 8:00 pm Square Dance with Dean Dederman 8:30 pm 4-H Exhibit Building Closes Thursday, August 14 6:00 am A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast 8:30 am 4-H & FFA Beef Show 12:00 pm Expo Open 1:00 pm Talent Show 3:00 pm Lions Club Bingo

3:30 pm Free Magic and Illusion Show 4:00 pm Penny Dive 5:00 pm Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($20 Unlimited) 6:30 pm Imperial Jaycees 26th Annual Demo Derby Friday, August 15 6:00 am A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast 8:00 am 4-H Rocket Launch 9:00 am 4H & FFA Round Robin Showmanship 11:30 am Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull 12:00 pm Expo Open 12:30 pm Pedal Tractor Pull 1:00 pm Lions Club Bingo 1:00 pm Open Horseshoe Pitching Contest 2:00 pm 4-H & FFA Livestock Auction 3:30 pm Free Magic and Illusion Show 5:00 pm Carnival Opens Ride-a-Thon ($20 Unlimited) 7:30 pm Grandstand Show- Marshall Tucker Band & Starship starring Mickey Thomas 9:00 pm Carnival - Midnight Madness ($15 Unlimited) Saturday, August 16 6:00 am A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast 7:30 am 37th Annual Chase County Fair Run 9:00 am 10th Annual Chase County Corvette Classic 10:30 am Parade “Living the Dream” 11:30 am Imperial Young Farmers & Ranchers BBQ 12:00 pm Expo Open 12:00 pm Carnutz Cruize-In Car Show 12:00 pm Dance Crew Contest Registration 1:00 pm County Horseshoe Pitching Contest 1:00 pm Lions Club Bingo 1:00 pm Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($15 Unlimited) 1:30 pm Dance Crew Contest 3:30 pm Free Magic and Illusion Show 5:00 pm Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($20 Unlimited) 7:30 pm Chris Young with Courtney Cole Sunday, August 17 7:00 am Release All Livestock Exhibits 10:00 am 13th Annual Antique Tractor Pull 12:30 pm Release Open Class, 4-H & FFA Exhibits

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Standings as of July 14, 2014Bareback1 Corey Evans............................$3,944.102 Wesley Cole ............................$3,506.573 Wyatt Clark .............................$2,469.794 Jaden Clark.............................$1,855.415 Logan Glendy .........................$1,567.666 David Streweler ......................$1,215.697 Garrett Shadbolt ........................$378.598 Chance Vomacka .......................$106.679 Matt Fletcher................................$69.56Steer Wrestling1 Tyson Cox...............................$3,024.672 Lane Herl ................................$2,580.103 Trevor Haake...........................$2,491.274 Miles Spickelmier ...................$2,483.675 Brady Hageman ......................$1,920.356 Kyle Sanderson.......................$1,723.487 Gabe Taylor.............................$1,693.318 Richard Coats .........................$1,687.909 Kalane Anders.........................$1,449.8410 Chad VanCampen ...................$1,435.55Calf Roping1 Garrett Nokes..........................$4,459.592 Chip Wilson ............................$2,439.033 Clete Scheer ...........................$2,410.994 Levi Fisher ..............................$2,154.515 Travis Lymber .........................$2,110.806 Cameron Irwin ........................$1,765.367 Lucas Phillips .........................$1,734.868 Jay Hollenbeck........................$1,298.369 Matt Elliott ..............................$1,264.7810 Ross McAdow ........................$1,190.89

Saddle Bronc1 Whit Peterson .........................$4,836.612 Tristan Eklund.........................$2,359.613 Zane Smith .............................$1,696.444 Bryce Dibbern.........................$1,114.905 Lane Hall....................................$878.636 Ben Engelman............................$863.407 Jeff Cover ..................................$863.048 Will Shaffer ................................$649.569 Dean Rice ..................................$623.2210 Red Bond...................................$594.67Steer Roping1 Ryan Rochlitz ............................$842.352 JC Jensen ..................................$791.533 Randy Mekelburg.......................$787.594 Will McBride ..............................$779.675 Matt Hebbert..............................$611.776 Jeff Kreikemier...........................$583.037 John Bartlett ..............................$577.408 Brian Garr ..................................$477.889 Seth Schafer ..............................$444.1510 AB Cox.......................................$310.91Barrel Racing1 June Holeman.........................$5,989.242 Marci Bartlett ..........................$4,141.063 Deb Christy.............................$3,815.054 Macy Fuller .............................$2,873.485 Katie Jolly ...............................$2,257.116 Katie Loughran .......................$2,183.757 Dori Hollenbeck ......................$2,165.708 RoseAnn Ewan .......................$2,126.189 Mary Cameron ........................$1,812.6210 Kylie Peterson.........................$1,685.15

Breakaway1 Macy Fuller .............................$3,179.942 Jan Brown ..............................$2,917.153 Bailey Schaack........................$2,679.034 Jamie Frisch ...........................$2,277.705 Lori Tierney ............................$2,163.666 Cati Stanko .............................$2,081.427 Dori Hollenbeck ......................$1,706.478 Chelsie Willhoite .....................$1,697.949 Amber Coleman ......................$1,647.6110 Dara Belew .............................$1,574.89Bull Riding1 Clint Connelly .........................$2,316.632 Colter Glendy ..........................$1,529.683 Wyatt Smith............................$1,445.684 Lane Gambill...........................$1,356.655 Ethan Lesiak ...........................$1,175.206 Colton Kovarik ...........................$665.527 Chet Kovarik ..............................$526.408 Kayne Boswell ...........................$421.129 Wade Overturf ...........................$315.8410 Dalton Sweley............................$120.79Team Roping - Header1 Garrett Nokes..........................$3,050.872 Chris Cover .............................$2,862.273 Levi Tyan ................................$2,773.914 Tyler Thomas ..........................$2,698.805 Scott Smith.............................$2,682.626 Ken Kohl .................................$2,148.297 Jerry Buckles ..........................$1,705.318 Andy Miller .............................$1,519.389 Tyler Brockman.......................$1,387.8910 Kevin Kessler ..........................$1,386.72

Team Roping - Heeler1 Riley Wakefield .......................$3,198.002 Matt Wilken ............................$2,923.503 Travis Goad.............................$2,698.804 Wade Smith ............................$2,682.625 Jesse Jolly ..............................$2,495.596 Dalton Pelster .........................$1,378.507 Mark Swanson........................$1,333.458 Dallas Carson..........................$1,245.959 Cody Merritt ...........................$1,226.8010 Conner Stephens ....................$1,217.82All Around- Women1 Macy Fuller .............................$6,053.422 Bailey Schaack........................$3,903.913 Dori Hollenbeck ......................$3,872.174 Jan Brown ..............................$3,065.525 Katie Jolly ...............................$2,868.746 Ginalee Tierney .......................$2,769.047 Tracy Paulsen .........................$1,136.44All Around- Men1 Garrett Nokes..........................$7,671.202 Jesse Jolly ..............................$3,439.153 Riley Wakefield .......................$3,347.984 Miles Spickelmeier..................$3,094.015 Tristan Eklund.........................$2,592.916 Wyatt Clark .............................$2,582.567 Lucas Phillips .........................$2,320.368 Bryce Dibbern.........................$2,039.509 Alan Schmidt ..........................$1,742.6010 Ben Robinson .........................$1,736.78Rookie of the Year1 Bailey Schaack........................$3,903.912 Jaden Clark.............................$1,855.413 Connor Stephens ....................$1,217.82

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Standings as of July 14, 2014All-Around - Men's1 Kyle Whitaker ........................$5,510.552 Garrett Nokes ........................$3,210.593 Dustin Schrunk ......................$2,409.29 4 Miles Spickelmeir ..................$2,056.245 Riley Wakefield ......................$1,556.496 Bryce Dibbern ........................$1,492.627 Jeff Richardson .....................$1,305.978 Tanner Stec ...............................$919.79Steer Wrestling1 Tyson Cox ..............................$3,024.67 2 Richard Coats ........................$1,849.35 3 Kyle Sanderson ......................$1,723.48 4 Trevor Haake ..........................$1,605.16 5 Miles Spickelmeir ..................$1,445.90 6 Kyle Whitaker ........................$1,207.60 7 Kalane Anders ........................$1,204.74 8 Jeff Richardson .....................$1,197.27 9 Ted Soukup ...............................$785.87 10 Brady Hageman ........................$762.72 All-Around - Women's 1 Dori Hollenbeck .....................$6,006.71 2 Ginalee Tierney ......................$3,436.013 Cati Stanko ............................$2,664.36 4 Tracy Paulsen ........................$3,529.325 Josey Schomp .......................$2,157.176 Amber Coleman .....................$2,253.867 Haley Brown ..........................$1,274.468 Taylor King ...............................$456.709 Molly Hermelbracht ..................$351.05 Rookie - Men's 1 Cody Carlson ............................$513.85 2 Wade Overturf ..........................$315.843 Ryan Robinson .........................$227.67

TransCanada Barrel Racing1 Dori Hollenbeck .....................$4,300.24 2 Marci Bartlett .........................$4,189.963 Lindsey Salestrom .................$4,132.674 June Holeman ........................$2,830.515 Deb Christy ............................$2,763.59 6 Ginalee Tierney ......................$1,881.037 Tracy Paulsen ........................$1,834.20 8 Korrina Hughes.......................$1,819.84 9 Mary Cameron ........................$1,632.2210 Jena Garwood.........................$1,276.33Rookie - Women's1 Taylor King ...............................$456.702 Kelsey Knust .............................$240.56 Bareback1 Corey Evans ...........................$4,693.87 Tie-Down Roping1 Marshal Peterson....................$3,237.28 2 Garrett Nokes..........................$2,076.763 Chip Wilson ............................$2,040.944 Miles Garwood ......................$2,002.86 5 Matt Elliott ..............................$1,720.786 Dustin Schrunk.......................$1,708.85 7 Rusty Kluender .......................$1,012.65 8 Casey Redman...........................$964.32 9 Travis Lymber ...........................$937.18 10 Chisum Thurston ......................$796.84 Team Roping - Heading1 Kevin Kessler ..........................$2,589.64 2 Jerry Buckles ..........................$2,567.86 3 Levi Tyan ................................$2,542.43 4 Reece Weber ..........................$2,044.87 5 Andy Miller .............................$1,974.69 6 Dustin Chohon........................$1,702.03 7 Dusty Forre.............................$1,696.64

8 Garrett Nokes..........................$1,678.65 9 Kurt Freudenberg....................$1,631.5110 Marvin Marvin Mueller ...........$1,463.33 45 & Over Tie-Down Roping1 Arden Garwood.......................$2,792.60 2 Rusty Kluender .......................$2,099.15 3 Terry Graff ..............................$1,936.13 4 Joe Kimmel.............................$1,528.855 John Bartlett ...........................$1,433.34 6 Carl Fordyce...............................$897.68 7 Tuffy Larson...............................$778.72 8 Brad Holleneck...........................$679.08 9 Don Kocis ..................................$631.4310 Todd Graff..................................$586.66 Team Roping - Heeling1 JW Nelson ..............................$3,642.43 2 Mark Swanson........................$2,196.00 3 Dalton Pelster .........................$1,974.69 4 Justin Vogel............................$1,702.03 5 Matt Wilken ............................$1,551.28 6 Dallas Carson..........................$1,463.337 Slade Thorpe ..........................$1,428.798 Cole Austin .............................$1,297.019 Dustin Harris ..........................$1,233.9410 John Suhr ..............................$1,192.48 Ladies Breakaway 1 Jan Brown ..............................$1,921.54 2 Dori Hollenbeck ......................$1,706.47 3 Cati Stanko .............................$1,692.16 4 Amber Coleman ......................$1,647.615 Lori Tierney ............................$1,634.32 6 Ginalee Tierney .......................$1,554.98 7 Tracy Paulsen .........................$1,530.22 8 Rylee Rich ..............................$1,136.83 9 Saddie Stec................................$981.22

10 Haley Brown ..............................$914.40 Mixed Team Roping1 Shannon Luetkenhaus ............$1,719.42 2 Josey Schomp........................$1,487.45 3 Lacey Baehler ............................$846.56 4 Alex Micek .................................$748.26 5 Alison Reigle..............................$619.25 6 Amber Coleman .........................$606.257 Cati Stanko ................................$536.048 TreyLynn Schomp......................$513.629 Billie Pelster...............................$392.1610 Kelly Kohle.................................$361.23 Saddle Bronc1 Kyle Whitaker..........................$3,945.752 Bryce Dibbern.........................$1,114.903 Dean Rice ..................................$623.224 Cole Weston ..............................$598.78 5 Tristin Ecklund ...........................$587.05 6 Chase Deboer ............................$458.40 7 Seth Cumpton............................$384.19 8 Ashton Ferguson .......................$337.22 9 Aaron Bond ..............................$305.47 10 Derek Kenner .............................$278.18Bull Riding1 Jake Bode ..............................$2,464.02 2 Ricky Clouse...........................$1,197.24 3 Ethan Lesiak ..........................$1,175.20 4 TeJay Fenster ............................$861.36 5 Coltan Kovarik ..........................$665.52 6 Chet Kovarik .............................$526.40 7 Lane Gambill .............................$473.76 8 Wade Overturf ..........................$315.84 9 Ryan Robinson .........................$227.67 10 Tyler Wriedt ..............................$135.08

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Teen Dance - Dinklage Center - 8:30 p.m.SUNDAY, AUGUST 10Horse Show - 9 a.m.

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The only thing worse than a nervous horse atthe Nebraska State 4-H Horse Exposition is anervous rider.

A horse's movements are so intertwined with itsrider that it feeds off its rider's energy. Sometimesa horse is just naturally nervous, especially if itcomes to a challenge in an unknown territory. Butif the rider is also nervous, that just makes thingseven more difficult.

"You don't know if he's going to act up," said 15-year-old Dalton Wieneke of West Point, championof the break-a-way roping class on Thursday atFonner Park.

Dalton was one of five competitors who made itinto the final round of the roping class. Therewere about 30 riders, but most of them failed torope their calf in the allotted 30 seconds.

The challenge begins with horse and rider in the"box" next to the calf's pen. That's where mosthorses get nervous and begin shuffling around inagitation. Many of the horses aren't used to sucha confined space with so many people and cattlesurrounding them.

The rider can't begin the challenge until thehorse calms down. A buzzer will go off any timethe horse exits the box too early.

When the rider and horse are ready, the ridersignals for the calf to be released from its pen. Thecalf gets a certain length to run, and at the soundof the buzzer, the horse can chase.

By swinging a lasso above his or her head, therider must catch the calf by looping the ropearound its neck. As soon as the rope is around thecalf's neck, the rider lets go of the lasso andsignals the horse to stop.

The rope is tied to the saddle horn with a stringthat should break as the calf continues to run. Ifthe string breaks, the rider has performed asuccessful catch.

At the state competition, riders have a flagattached to their string, which lets the judgesknow when the string breaks.

In the final round, Dalton was the only rider ofthe five finalists to perform a successful catch inhis allotted 30 seconds, which immediately madehim the champion.

It isn't the first time Dalton has been a break-a-way roping champion. In his first year ofcompeting in break-a-way roping, he was declaredthe champion. This was his fifth year competingin the challenge.

Dalton has three years left in 4-H. After he agesout, his mother, Stacie, said she hopes he gets ascholarship with a rodeo program out west whererodeo is more popular.

"He eats, sleeps and drinks roping," Stacie said. Although how well a rider does largely depends

on skill, a rider also has to be lucky, said JanWoita of Atkinson.

Jan's daughter, 17-year-old Lindy, was thereserve champion of the break-a-way ropingchallenge.

Because Lindy didn't make a successful catch inthe finals, she was scored based on the points sheearned during her first round.

Lindy rode Hotroddin Stars, a horse she isn'taccustomed to, so she didn't know what to expectwhen she first had him in the box.

"It turned out he's a good break-a-way horse,"she said.

Both the Wieneke and Woita families areconstantly competing in rodeos because ropingand horses are their passions.

Although Dalton, Lindy and the others arecompetitive riders, there's a sense of professionalsportsmanship among them.

"They have good days and bad days," Jan said."Lindy's always been a good sport. I know whenthey're out there, they're trying as hard as theycan."

Grand champion Dalton Wieneke of CumingCounty holds his trophy while sitting on his horsePeptos Auddy "Coors" on Thursday morning afterthe break-a-way roping portion of the NebraskaState 4-H Horse Expo in the outdoor arena atFonner Park in Grand Island.(Independent/Barrett Stinson)

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One-half of the agricultural businesses connectusing either DSL (31.4%) or a fixed wirelessconnection (18.6%) (Figure 1). An additional 17percent of agricultural businesses have a fiberconnection. Overall, agricultural businesses havehigher rates of using dial-up, satellite, fixed

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Willow Purdy, 12, of North Platte, has competedin horse shows since she was 8. It’s a tie for herfavorite events — between showmanship andreining.

During showmanship, exhibitors present theirhorse to a judge from the ground. They lead thehorse with a halter. No saddle or bridle is involved.

Grooming and the contestant’s ability to makethe horse do what it’s supposed to are just a coupleof things the judge scores.

“My horse likes it,” Purdy said. “We work welltogether.”

During reining, the exhibitor rides in a pre-determined pattern. The pattern often requiresthe contestant to make big and small circles andspin, stop and back the horse.

“I’ve learned patience and that you can reallybond with an animal,” Purdy said. “I’ve also cometo realize that it doesn’t matter if you place. It justmatters if you think you did good.”

Megan Johnson competes in polebending Monday at the LincolnCounty Fairgrounds. The event waspart of the fair horse show.

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Tuesday, August 510:00 am 4-H Tractor Driving Contest

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1:00 pm Dairy Goat, Dairy Cow, and Meat Goat Shows5:00 pm 4-H Bucket Calf and Feeder Calf Shows

6:00 pm Casserole Judging7:30 pm Cass County Queen Contest

7:30 pm Figure Eight RaceThursday, August 7

8:00 am 4-H Swine Show 9:00 am Poultry Showmanship

10:15 am Cat Show11:30 am Small Animal Show

7:00 pm Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull at Pulling Track7:30 pm Pie Judging

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Who can resist honey in a teddy bear bottle?Ernest Griffiths is known throughout the

Panhandle for his honey products and beeservices and is well-known at the 18th StreetFarmers’ Market.

Griffiths discovered his love for beekeeping in1972 while teaching in Bridgeport where hediscovered bees are usually docile.

When he was out combining one day, he cameacross a swarm of bees.

“I didn’t have anything to protect myself. Iwasn’t even wearing a shirt,” he said. “The onlything I had was a large, paper bag.”

Griffiths collected the bees into the bag andcarefully rolled down the top. He acquired a hivewhere the bees thrived.

He was “stung” and his life as a beekeeperbegan.

Today, Griffiths has 200 hives. Next week, he’llhave more than 600, or roughly 10 million bees.He received the bees from a man in N.D. whosplit with his partner and didn’t have a place forhis hives.

Ebees Honey doesn’t just make honey.Griffiths provides educational programs and beeremoval services throughout the Panhandle.

Swarms are natural, but are sometimes inunsafe or inconvenient areas. Griffiths, who isexperienced in the safe and professional removalof bees, gets called in.

Last Friday around 5 a.m., he was called out toa swarm on a tree. It was chilly. Griffithsgrabbed the branch and gave it a quick jerk.About 75 percent of the bees fell into the hivehe’d brought. Another good shaking andGriffiths had nearly all of the 10,000-15,000bees.

His programs teach children, youth and adultsabout beekeeping, the honey extraction process,how honeybees make honey, life cycle of beesand hive life.

“Most of my programs are like fireside chats,”he said. “It doesn’t matter what age they are,they all have questions.”

Griffiths said a young queen has a strong odorthat weakens with age. The hive will make a

new queen and kick the old one out. The oldqueen’s followers with go with her.

“The followers can be a few hundred to a fewthousand,” he said. “They look for a place that isadequate for a new hive.”

Because the queen is old, the new hive makesa new queen. After being kicked out, it isunlikely the old queen and her remainingfollowers will survive the winter.

The new queen goes on a maiden flight inwhich she mates with 15-20 drones who die aftermating. She will lay 1,000-3,000 eggs per day.

Bees do not live long lives. Worker bees liveabout six weeks, spending three in the hiveworking and three gathering nectar. Drones arekicked out of the hive around the first ofSeptember.

“In the right situation, you’ll have half youngworkers and half old with about 50-100 drones,”he said.

Although queens can live two to three years,commercial beekeepers move their hives aroundthe U.S. several times a year for pollinating,reducing their lifespan to a year.

“If my queens make it two years, that’s good,”Griffiths said.

Griffiths is also expanding with a newextractor and is building a licensed kitchen toallow him to sell bottled honey in grocery stores.

“Up to now, I’ve been messing with bees. NowI’m on a crash course for a Ph.D.,” he said.

Griffiths said there is nothing more calmingthan seeing bees flying around.

“Those bees are paying no attention to you.They are busy with their jobs,” he said. “I couldput a blanket in the yard and go to sleeplistening to them.”

Griffiths said his bees talk to him. He knowswhen they are happy and when they’re not.

“They have a different hum,” he said. “They dotalk. You have to listen and pay attention.”

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SUNDAY, JULY 27 8 AM OPEN HORSE SHOW Bit ‘N Boot Arena

9 AM OPEN CLASS Rabbit & Poultry Show-Red BarnTHURSDAY, JULY 31

8:30 AM 4-H Fashion Show 7 PM Public Style Review &

Modeling/Construction AwardsSATURDAY, AUGUST 2

8 AM 4-H HORSE SHOW Bit ‘N Boot Arena 11 AM Worship Service and Picnic -

Hemingford City Park11:30 AM ”Tall Grass Prairie Band”

St. Bridget Parish Hall SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

1 PM 4-H Dog Show Multipurpose Hall3 PM 4-H Cat Show Multipurpose Hall

5 PM 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS COUNTY FAIR SHOOT7:30 PM EXTREME ENDURO CROSS

MONDAY, AUGUST 4 5 PM Sand Volleyball-East of Hemingford Park

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 9 AM-1 PM ENTER 4-H: Rabbits

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6 PM KIDS PARADE Pool to Grandstand 6 PM FAMILY NIGHT

Grandstand Nebraska Pedal Pullers & Junior RodeoWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

10 AM 4-H Small Pet Show1 PM 4-H Poultry Show Little Red Barn

1 PM-12 AM Waterhole #9 is Open8 PM FAIR QUEEN CONTEST

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 8 AM 4-H SWINE SHOW Livestock Arena 10 AM 4-H Rabbit Show Little Red Barn

1 PM-12 AM Waterhole # 9 is Open 1 PM 4-H Sheep Show Livestock Arena 5 PM SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN

Multipurpose Hall 5 PM Free Midway Entertainment 7:30 PM RUBBER CHECK RACE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 8 AM 4-H Dairy Cow & Dairy Goat Show Livestock

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1 PM Meat Goat Show Livestock Arena 1 PM-12 AM Waterhole # 9 is Open

4 PM 4-H Cake and Cookie Jar Auction 5 PM Free Midway Entertainment

7 PM LARGE ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN Livestock Arena

7:30 PM Heartland Pulling Truck & Tractor Pull5:30 PM Street Stock

9 PM Teen Dance Multipurpose Hall DJ: SC Party ProductionsSATURDAY, AUGUST 9

8 AM 5K Memorial Run/Walk City Park 10 AM 6lst ANNUAL PARADE Downtown to

Grandstands Theme: Celebrating our Hometown Heroes 11 AM -1 PM Livestock Buyers Barbeque

Multipurpose Hall 12 PM Free Midway Entertainment

12:30 PM 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK AUCTION Livestock Arena

12:30 PM CAR FUN RUN-Starting at Hemingford Park 2 PM CAR SHOW-Hemingford Park Awards at 3:30

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3 PM Mud Bogging West of Horse Arena 4 PM Livestock Judging Contest

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 1 PM Demolition Derby

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4:30 p.m. - Pedal Tractor Pull5:00 p.m. - Bake Sale at 4-H Building

8:00 p.m. - Mike Brochnow-Stage Hypnotist Grandstand Show

Tuesday, August 5 9:15 a.m. - 4-H Swine Show

10:30 a.m. - 4-H Sheep and Goat Show1:00 p.m. - Beef Show

7:00 p.m. - Children’s Parade8:00 p.m. - Keith West-Magic Grandstand Show

Wednesday, August 6 10:00 a.m. - King of The Hill Showmanship

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LINCOLN – Two returning delegates to the43rd Annual Nebraska Agricultural YouthInstitute (NAYI) have been awardedscholarships for their leadership andcommitment to agriculture, as demonstratedduring this year’s Institute.

Dr. Dann Husmann, who serves as theassociate dean of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences andNatural Resources (CASNR), presented thescholarships to Sarah Wollenburg of Beatriceand Landon Swedberg of North Platte. Eachstudent was awarded a $600 scholarship toutilize when they begin school at UNL this fall.

“We are excited to again be able to partnerwith CASNR to offer these scholarships to thesetwo deserving returning delegates,” saidNebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC)Adviser Christin Kamm. “We greatly appreciateCASNR’s willingness to sponsor thesescholarships and are pleased that both Sarahand Landon plan to pursue degrees inagriculture.”

This year marked the 14th year thescholarships have been awarded during NAYI.Wollenburg and Swedberg were selected by themembers of the NAYC and their adviser basedon their demonstrated leadership, interest inagriculture and the good example that theyprovided to the other NAYI delegatesthroughout the five-day Institute.

NAYI is an annual five-day summer Institutewhere high school juniors and seniors gather inLincoln to discuss agricultural policy, listen tomotivational speakers, and learn more aboutcareers in agriculture. The Institute is underthe direction of the Nebraska Department ofAgriculture (NDA) and is planned by 21 collegeaged men and women chosen by NDA to serve onthe Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council(NAYC). This year’s NAYI had the largestnumber of delegates in the 43-year history of theprogram.

Sarah Wollenburg is the daughter of Larryand Michelle Wollenburg of Beatrice. Sarah is arecent graduate of Tri County where she wasactive in FFA and Student Council. Sarah plans

to major in agricultural education at theUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall.

Landon Swedberg is the son of Ralph andLaDonna Swedberg of North Platte. He recentlygraduated from Wallace where he was active inFFA and Student Council. Landon plans tomajor in agribusiness at the University ofNebraska-Lincoln this fall.

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Tracy Overstreet, The Grand Island Independent

Grand Island has a new moniker. No longer isit just the "City of Kindness," but it is also nowthe "State Fair City."

Grand Island Mayor Jay Vavricek asked forthe acclimation during a Tuesday night citycouncil meeting.

"I think it will be a positive opportunity tobuild on the success of the State Fair and itsleadership," Vavricek said.

It was six years ago when state legislationwas signed to move the fair from Lincoln toGrand Island. During the following 18 months,$42 million of investment was made totransform the Fonner Park campus into theNebraska State Fair grounds, the mayor said.

That growth and investment has continuedwith the latest addition this year of the nearly$6 million Nebraska Building that will houseexhibits from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska Game and ParksCommission.

State Fair Executive Director JosephMcDermott said the Game and Parks exhibitwill include a 6,500-gallon aquarium, a wildlifeexhibit and a meandering indoor stream.Outside the building will be a fossil dig andother family events. On the north side of thebuilding will be the "Raising Nebraska" exhibit,a tribute to Nebraska agriculture.

Patrons will be able to walk across anelectronic map of the state that lights upagricultural facts about the county where theystand, McDermott said. A combine simulatorwill let youngsters have the feel of harvesting ina cornfield.

The highlight of the "Raising Nebraska" areawill be a center pivot that fair patrons can

program and then watch the spray of fiberlights that simulates the spray of irrigationwater, he said.

McDermott thanked the Grand Islandcommunity for embracing the fair. The fairworks closely with local police, firefighters andpublic works employees to get the event areaready for hundreds of thousands of guests.

McDermott also praised the 800 volunteers,many of whom are local, who provide more than11,000 hours of service to the fair during its 10-day run. The fair this year runs Aug. 22through Aug. 31.

"It's a huge impact to which we all have adeep degree of devotion to," Vavricek said of theState Fair.

Cities across the state have acclimations,such as Minden being the "Christmas City,"Seward being the "Fourth of July City" andLoup City being known as the "Polish Capital ofthe World," the mayor said.

"All of those acclimations serve as a positivereminder and of devotion in key communities,"Vavricek said.

The council approved the Grand Island,"State Fair City" acclimation on a 7-0 vote.Council President Chuck Haase andCouncilwomen Julie Hehnke and Peg Gilbertwere absent.

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9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena

Friday, August 1, 2014

1:00 p.m. 4-H Cat Show, Foundation Pavilion3:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Show, Livestock Arena5:00 p.m. Carnival Opens5:00 p.m. Music By: Oasis Bluegrass Band, Foundation Pavilion6-10 p.m. 4-H Building Open6:30 p.m. 4-H Public Fashion Show, Grandstand7:00 p.m. Special Awards, Grandstand 7:00 p.m. Ranch Sorting, Horse Arena7:00 p.m. Music By: Escape From AlcaJazz, Foundation Pavilion7:15 p.m. 4-H Awards & Coronation, GrandstandAfter Coronation Left Field Opens9 p.m. – 12 a.m. Live Music By: Hott2Trott Event Open To All Ages, Left Field9:30 p.m. Hula Hoop Demonstration, Foundation Pavilion

Saturday, August 2, 2014

8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Show, Livestock Arena8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Poultry Show, Poultry Building10 a.m. - 10 p.m. 4-H Building OpenTime TBA Mud Volleyball Tournament, Grandstand Left Field opening in conjunction w/starting time of mud volleyball tournament 11:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Show, Livestock Arena12:00 p.m. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assoc. CMSA, Horse Arena12:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep Show, Livestock Arena12:30 p.m. Keith West Mentalist & Illusionist, Foundation Pavilion1:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn2:00 p.m. 4-H Companion Animal Show, Rabbit Barn2:00 p.m. Carnival Opens2-10 p.m. Ag & Expo Hall Open3:00 p.m. Keith West Mentalist & Illusionist, Foundation Pavilion4:30 p.m. Pie Judging Contest, Foundation Pavilion5:00 p.m. Burt County Brew Masters Competition, Left Field5:30 p.m. Mark Thompson Ventriloquist, Foundation Pavilion7:00 p.m. Team Penning, Horse Arena7:00 p.m. Keith West Mentalist & Illusionist, Foundation Pavilion**8:30 p.m. - Live Music By: Fever & The Funkhouse, 12 a.m. Event Open To All Ages, Left Field $5 Cover Charge For 11 & Over, 10 & Under Free

Sunday, August 3, 2014

8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Beef Show, Livestock Arena10:00 a.m. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assoc. CMSA, Horse Arena10:00 a.m. Antique Tractor Show, West of Grandstand 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. 4-H Building Open10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Ag & Expo Hall Open11:30 a.m. Family Fun Inspirational Show Mark Thompson Ventriloquist, Foundation Pavilion12:00 p.m. Left Field Opens1:00 p.m. Dan Lordnitis Hypnotist, Foundation Pavilion1:30 – 3 p.m. 4-H Clover Kids Activities, 4-H Building2:00 p.m. Carnival Opens4:00 p.m. ParadeAfter parade Burt County Cattlemen’s Barbecue, West of Grandstand5:30 p.m. Dan Lordnitis Hypnotist, Foundation Pavilion**7:00 p.m. Bull Riding by “Extreme Bull Riding Tour” & Mutton Bustin’, Grandstand Admission: $10 for 11 & Over, 10 & Under FreeAfter Bull Riding Music By: Shawn Cole, Left Field

Monday, August 4, 2014

10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 4-H Building Open10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Ag & Expo Hall Open10:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest, Livestock Arena1:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Beef Clinic, Livestock Arena2:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Clinic, Livestock Arena3:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Clinic, Livestock Arena4:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep Clinic, Livestock Arena5:00 p.m. Carnival Opens5:00 p.m. Music By: Burt County Brass Quintet, Foundation Pavilion5 - 9 p.m. Left Field Open6:00 p.m. Kiddy Pedal Tractor Pull, Grandstand6:30 p.m. Shim Sham Tap Troup, Foundation Pavilion7:30 p.m. Music By: Wayne Miller, Foundation Pavilion7:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Ag Olympics, GrandstandDusk Family Movie Night Featuring “Despicable Me 2”, Foundation Pavilion Make sure to bring a lawn chair for this event.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

9:00 a.m. 4-H Archery Contest, Grandstand10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Ag & Expo Hall Open1:30 p.m. Special 4-H/FFA Awards, Livestock Arena2:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction, Livestock Arena3:30 p.m. Left Field Opens4:30 p.m. Appreciation Meal, Left Field5:00 p.m. Carnival Opens5:00 p.m. Music By: Tanner Rickett Event Open To All Ages, Left Field 8 - 11 p.m. Teen Dance, 4-H Building

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Wednesday, August 6th6:00 4-H Rodeo Grandstand

Thursday, August 7th5:30 Wine & Cheese Harvest Hall 6:00 Horse Shoe Pitching Contest Pits6:00 Baby Olympics Ag Pavilion6:00 County Team Roping Grandstand6:30 Pioneer Farm Awards Harvest Hall7:30 Ventriloquist Show Harvest Hall

Friday, August 8th1:00 Kids Day Ag Pavilion3:00 Youth Muttin Bustin Grandstand5:00 4-H Foundation Bar-B-Que 4-H Center6:30 Barbershop Chorus Ag Pavilion7:00 Ranch Rodeo Grandstand7:30 4-H Cake Auction 4-H Center8:00 “Outlaw Junkies” Harvest Hall

Saturday, August 9th11:00 Weaving Demonstrations Ag Pavilion11:00 Rib Rally Begins Harvest Hall1:00 Fair Contests Harvest Hall5:00 Accordion Jamboree Ag Pavilion6:00 Figure 8 Race Grandstand8:00 “Change of Heart” Harvest Hall9:45 “Women of Rock!” Harvest Hall

Sunday, August 10th12:00 Pedal Tractor Pull Harvest Hall1:00 Wiener Dog Races Reunion Center6:00 Demo Derby Grandstand

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5:00 p.m. ........................Farmer’s Market Opens5:30 p.m. .............................Reptile/Snake Show6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ...........................................Joseph Hall, Elvis Impersonator6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ............................................................................ Pork BBQ 6:00 p.m. ................................... Free Watermelon Feed by York State Bank7:30 p.m. ....................................................... 4-H/FFA Awards & Style Show7:30 p.m. ............................................Tractor Parade/Olympics, Grandstand8:30 p.m. .............................................................................................BINGO9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. ..............................................Teen Dance, Main Tent

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 5:30 p.m. ................................................................... Kiana Meradith, Soloist6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ............................................................................. Beef BBQ6:15 p.m. ........................................................York Dance Center, Main Tent6:30 p.m. .................. Grandstand Beer Garden opens, Cactus Hill at 7 p.m.6:45 p.m. ................................................................... Kiana Meradith, Soloist7:30 p.m. ............................... Pioneer Farm Family Presentation, Main Tent8:00 p.m. .................................UNL Extension 100th Year Ice Cream Social9:00 p.m...........................................................................

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According to the analysis, of today's 318gigawatts (GW) total generating capacity, 35 GWwas added in 2013 alone. However, this growth(12.5 percent increase from 2012) was asignificant drop from the average growth rateduring the last 10 years of 21 percent.

Overall investment declined slightly from $80.9billion in 2012 to $80.3 billion in 2013, saidWorldwatch Research Associate Mark Konold andClimate and Energy Intern Xiangyu Wu in theInstitute's latest Vital Signs Online trend(www.worldwatch.org).

In Nebraska, one of the top five states in windpower development potential, wind power isbeginning to pick up momentum in recent years.The impact of wind power in Nebraska will be onthe agenda for the seventh annual Nebraska Windand Solar Conference and Exhibition Oct. 29-30 atthe La Vista Conference Center in La Vista.

At the conference, four keynote speakers willspeak with the theme of "Turning Challenges intoNebraska Opportunities."

The speakers will be:Tom Keirnan, president ofthe American Wind Energy Association, who will

open the conference Wednesday morning andaddress the current state of winddevelopment.Commissioner John R. Norris of theFederal Energy Regulatory CommissionDr.Jonathon Pershing of the U.S. Department ofEnergyBob Dixson, mayor of Greensburg, Kan. OnMay 4, 2007, a tornado swept throughGreensburg, razing 95 percent of the town. Dixsonand other community leaders led the town'scharge to become a model for other rural townsthat wanted to be green. The town is powered by100 percent renewable power and largecommercial buildings must meet LEED platinumstandards.

"We are excited to welcome these speakers toour conference and know they will provide theknowledge to turn challenges into opportunities inNebraska," said John Hansen, conferencecommittee co-chairman.

According to the Nebraska Energy Department,the state is ranked fourth in wind energyresources in the nation. In 2013, nearly 1.8 billionkilowatthours were generated by utility-scalewind energy in Nebraska at 13 sites. Nebraskahas 422 operational wind turbines, with a totalcapacity of 734,780 kilowatts. The average annualoutput could power about 244,880 homes.

As more older coal power plants become readyfor retirement, the report said that onshore, wind-generated power is becoming more cost-

competitive against new coal- or gas-fired plants,even without incentives and support plans.

During the past few years, capital costs of windpower have decreased because of largetechnological advances such as larger machineswith increased power yield, higher hub height,longer blades, and greater nameplate capacity(which indicates the maximum output of a windturbine).

According to the report, tighter competitionamong manufacturers continues to drive downcapital costs, and the positioning of the world's topmanufacturers continues to shift. The top 10turbine manufacturers captured nearly 70 percentof the global market in 2013, down from 77percent the year before.

The analysis by the Worldwatch Institute saidthat in an effort to maintain profitability,manufacturers are trying new strategies, such asmoving away from just manufacturing turbines.Some companies focus more on project operationand maintenance, guaranteeing a steady businesseven during down seasons and increasing overallvalue in an increasingly competitive market.

Some manufacturers are also turning tooutsourcing and flexible manufacturing, whichcan lower overall costs and protect firms fromexchange rate changes, customs duties, andlogistical issues associated with shipping largeturbines and parts.

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Curtis – College students learning irrigationtechnology skills will get a chance to show off anew teaching tool at their Curtis campus onSeptember 12.

Agricultural partners and educators joinedforces for the new Irrigation Technicianconcentration at the Nebraska College ofTechnical Agriculture. They will dedicate a newcenter pivot system with a ribbon cutting andprogram, “NCTA Celebrates Irrigation 2014.”

Governor Dave Heineman is the keynotespeaker at an 11 a.m. program, along withNCTA students, University of Nebraskaleaders, and Chris Roth, president of ReinkeManufacturing, Inc., of Deshler, Neb.

Reinke is partnering with NCTA to developthe new technical skill course, and donated notonly supplies and advice but in late Maydonated and installed the latest in technology, aGPS-equipped center pivot at the NCTA fieldlaboratory, said Ron Rosati, NCTA dean.

“We appreciate our great partnership withReinke, which allows us to provide hands-onlearning from the welding and electronicslaboratories to the farm field,” Rosati said.

“This is another example of partnershipbetween the private sector and NCTA providingopportunities for students and strengtheningthe agricultural economy of Nebraska.”

Nebraska irrigates more than 8.5 millionacres of crops through surface and groundwatersupplies.

Upgrades in technology and water efficiencyrequirements have prompted farmers aroundthe globe to convert to center pivots, creatingdemand for trained technicians to install andmaintain the systems.

The NCTA program will be the only certificatetraining program (16 credit hours) offered by aNebraska college. Students will be prepared toenter the workforce immediately, or takeadditional training for an associate degree.

Ken Goodall, Reinke’s western U.S. salesdirector, said Reinke is matching $1,000 pledgesfrom dealers for college scholarships up to$2,000 per student, in return for a pledge towork three years as an irrigation technician.

Students can find additional information atncta.edu.unl or call 1-800-3CURTIS.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 77:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. THE PANCAKE MAN $5.00 per person

8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Market Hog/Goat/Lamb Show

Judging and ShowmanshipRound Robin Showmanship

Catch-it-Contest(register during hog, lamb, and goat show)

Papa Bear Chainsaw Carving throughout the day

4:00 p.m. Money ScrambleSponsored by Adams Bank and Trust

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Lion’s Club Fish FrySponsored by Chappell Lion’s Club

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Wednesday, August 6, 20148:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Enter Exhibits

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4-H Building closedFor judging

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 68:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Beef Weigh-In9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Swine/Goat/

Sheep Weigh-In 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Enter open class

Papa Bear Chainsaw Carving throughout the day

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Show Arena Livestock Building Fund Raiser

Jackpot Livestock Judging ContestOpen to Youth and Adults

(registration: noon - 12:30 p.m.)4:30 p.m. FFA Watermelon Feed5:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Market Beef Judging and Showmanship

FREE GRANDSTAND SHOW7:30 p.m.

Deuel County Royalty andCrowning of 2014 King and Queen

Local TalentCheerleaders and Dance Groups

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 89:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Farmers Market

Set your produce out for sale10:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale

Livestock Show ArenaIce Cream Social Celebrating

100 Years of Cooperative Extensionfollowing Sale

1:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor PullAges 4 -12

Registration begins at 12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Free Will Donation

BARBEQUESponsored by area BusinessesICE CREAM SUNDAES

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FREE GRANDSTAND SHOW7:00 p.m. 4-H Awards Best of Show/Contest Winners

Chainsaw Carvings Auction

SWITCHBAK BAND8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

BEER GARDEN - TRIBUTE BAND10:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 910:00 a.m. NBHA Barrel Racing2:00 p.m. Mutton Busting Richard Paulsen Memorial Ranch Rodeo

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Thursday, August 7th 10 am 4H Poultry and Rabbit show-followed by the Small Animal show - Livestock Arena1:30 pm Tractor Driving Contest -Rodeo Arena 3 pm 4H Olympics - Livestock Arena 7 pm Cattle Penning Registration at 6 pm - Rodeo Arena

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A recent report — "Rural Connections:Challenges and Opportunities in America'sHeartland," released by TRIP, a nationalnonprofit transportation research groupbased in Washington, D.C. — has found thatrural bridges in Nebraska have significantdeficiencies.

In 2013, 19 percent of Nebraska's ruralbridges were rated as structurally deficient,the seventh highest rate in the nation.

The TRIP report also found that thenumber of traffic crashes and fatalities onrural roads in Nebraska is significantlyhigher than those on all other roads in thestate. In 2012 non-interstate rural roads inNebraska had a traffic fatality rate of 1.67deaths for every 100 million vehicle miles oftravel, more than 2 1/2 times higher thanthe fatality rate on all other roads inNebraska (0.65 death per 100 millionvehicle miles of travel).

Larry Dix, executive director of theNebraska Association of County Officials,said Nebraska's 93 counties are "mindful ofthe need for safe county roads and bridges."

"Counties must make sure roads are safefor kids to travel to school and foragricultural products to get from farm tomarket," Dix said.

But he said an adequate funding sourceneeds to be established so bridges can beupdated and modernized.

Kathleen Bower, AAA vice president ofpublic affairs, said more than 46 millionAmericans live in rural and less denselypopulated areas of the country, where theirprimary mode of transportation is apersonal vehicle.

"Motorists expect and deserve safe, well-maintained roads and bridges, no matter ifthey are traveling on the interstates orrural roads," Bower said. "Congress mustact quickly to provide a sustainable solutionfor the federal Highway Trust Fund toensure that states can continue to makenecessary infrastructure investments thatwill benefit all travelers."

According to the report, the developmentof major new oil and gas fields in numerousareas — as well as increased agricultural

production — is placing significantlyincreased traffic loads by large trucks onnon-interstate rural roads, which often havenot been constructed to carry such high loadvolumes. Large truck mileage on major,non-arterial rural roads in the U.S.increased by 16 percent from 2000 to 2012.

In the past decade and a half, Nebraska'scorn and soybean harvests have also grownlarger. That takes heavier equipment tobring the increased harvest to market,adding more pressure on the state's ruralroads and bridges, which were built decadesearlier for lighter farm equipment, not forthe large semi-trucks that haul the harvestto market or the largest harvestingequipment of the 21st century.

The impact of inadequate federal surfacetransportation revenues, according to thereport, could be felt as early as this summer,when the balance in the Highway Account ofthe Federal Highway Trust Fund isexpected to drop below $1 billion. That willtrigger delays in the federal reimbursementto states for road, highway and bridgeprojects, likely resulting in states delayingnumerous projects.

Nationwide, the report said, federalfunding for highways is expected to be cutby almost 100 percent from the currentinvestment level for the fiscal year startingOct. 1 (FY 2015), unless Congress providesadditional transportation revenues. This isdue to a cash shortfall in the Highway TrustFund as projected by the CongressionalBudget Office.

In Nebraska, the report said, this couldmean a cut of $288 million for highway andtransit improvements.

The TRIP report said the U.S. needs toadopt transportation policies that willprovide small communities and rural areaswith safe and efficient access. To accomplishthis, the report recommends modernizingand extending key routes to accommodatepersonal and commercial travel,implementing needed roadway safetyimprovements, improving public transitaccess to rural areas and adequatelyfunding the preservation and maintenanceof rural transportation assets.

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The boys have welding entries and Ava showed abreeding heifer. They are members of the Denimand Diamonds 4-H Club.

They shared five horses in the horse show,including a buckskin named Billy that is the boys’roping horse and Izzy, a mare that will be riddenby all three.

They have most of events in common, but indifferent age groups, except that Ava competes inEnglish pleasure. "It’s new to me and it’s alwaysbeen fun to watch," she said.

It is one of the events in which she rides a paintmare named Prada that the family leases from 4-H leader Theresa Horner, who also gives Avariding lessons.

Brandt’s early horse training came from his first4-H leaders, Barry and Deb Littell. Now, hisfavorite events are team roping and reining,"because they’re a little more fast paced."

"I like roping and reining too," Sam said. "I’mtaking lessons to rope right from Toby Mickelson."

Sam also practices at home by roping a calfdummy. "We practice together," he added, noddingtoward Brandt.

Ava practices her horse events at least three tofour times a week. "They (her brothers) kindamade it look easy, and I went to a lot of horseshows," she said.

Ava guessed that she first rode a horse at age 2."Before you remember, you were riding a horse,"Brandt corrected her, referring to rides he gaveher when she was a baby.

Their dad, Clint, said the family doesn’t go tomany other horse shows because ofresponsibilities on their farm southwest ofKearney. He hopes that 4-H has laid thegroundwork for his children if they want to comeback to the farm someday.

The horse project already is benefitting thefamily business, especially at calving time."Brandt can separate (cow-calf) pairs so muchquieter and more efficiently than on four-wheelers. And Sam is learning," Clint said.

Brandt is an Amherst High School senior whoparticipates in football, wrestling and FFA. Hewas on the road for 3½ weeks with a Nebraskawrestling team at the Disney Duels, at the 2014Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute and at aneight-day seminar at the U.S. Naval Academy inAnnapolis, Md.

His goal after high school is to receive anappointment to the academy. His higher educationalternative likely would be studying engineeringat the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

"I’d love to come back to this area eventually,"Brandt said, when asked how such plans fit hisinterest in agriculture. "It’s a good lifestyle."

Sam, an Amherst eighth-grader, participates insports and also is a student manager for the highschool wrestling and football teams. Ava’sinterests include dance and gymnastics lessons.

Their parents, who met at UNL where theyearned agronomy degrees, were in 4-H as youths."Neither one of us had the opportunity to showhorses, but we showed everything else," Clintsaid.

When asked why they encouraged their childrento be so involved with horses, Melissa said, "Ialways thought the 4-H horse project was morethan anything else a long-time endeavor. We tellSam to just get better with every ride."

Sam said he always tries to do his best at thefair, without thinking about a certain placing inany event.

"We do put in a lot of time here preparing for thefair," Brandt said, including getting cattle ready toshow. "So I’d say we were pretty serious about it."

"I enjoy the fair a lot. It’s an opportunity to seea lot of the kids we haven’t seen over the summer,and still be involved in agriculture andleadership," he said, adding that 4-H horsecompetitors "all get along real well."

"I like talking to everybody," Sam said about hisfavorite part of fair week, "and getting to workwith my animals and seeing the results of whatI’ve been working on all summer."

Even though the Florells live closer to Kearneythan most Buffalo County 4-H families, Brandtsaid the week still involves early mornings, latenights and not much sleep.

Ava knows the routine from watching herbrothers and friends compete at past fairs. Now,she’s eager to be a part of the show.

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Knox County Fair

August 7-10, 2014

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Welcome to 2014 Knox County Fair:

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Our entertainment this year is:

Thursday, August 7th

7:00 PM Bull-A-RamaSoundz Unlimited in Beer Garden following

Friday, August 8th

6:00-11:00 PM Wristbands $20.008:00 PM Hairball on Grandstand

Gotchua Cover’d in the Beer Garden after Hairball

Saturday, August 9th

1:00-6:00 PM Wristbands $20.003:00 PM Nebraska Bush Pullers

8:00 PM Clay Walker on GrandstandRed Eye in the Beer Garden after Clay Walker

Sunday, August 10th

1:00-6:00 PM Wristbands $15.002:00 PM Angie Kriz and the polka toon in Pavillion

2:00 PM Kids Pedal Pull2:00 PM Northeast Nebraska Tractor Pullers

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July 31 - August 9Daily Attractions

• Heart of America Shows CarnivalM–F 5 pm–Midnight; Sat./Sun. 1 pm–Midnight - Parking Lot A

Special all-you-can-ride wristband sessions: daytime session 1–5 pm and evening session 6–11 pm.

Wristbands $20 before July 31 at the Lancaster Event Center. Wristbands at the carnival ticket booth during the fair: $25.

• Cow Town USA11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 8:30 pm - Attraction Zone

• Wolves of the World Show12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm - Attraction Zone

• Daryl’s Racing Pigs10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm - Attraction Zone

• A-Z Exotic Animal Petting Zoo & Pony Rides10 am–10 pm - Attraction Zone

• Bingo {Lincoln Dominators Baseball Club}11 am–8 pm - Multipurpose Arena

• Entertainment and Beer Garden Tent12 pm–close - Attraction Zone

• Rabbits R Us 4-H Club Dunk Tank4–9 pm (not Aug. 4–6) - Court Yard Between Pavilion 1 & 2

Entertainment Tent• July 31 - 8:30 pm Black Water Band (rock ’n roll variety)

• August 1 - 8:30 pm Sandy Creek Band (country)

• August 2 - 8:30 pm Wheezetones Band (classic rock)

• August 3 - 3:30 pm Church House Blues (worship, gospel & rock ballads)

• August 3 - 5:00 pm Arrows and Sound Band (soundscapes)

• August 3 - 7:30 pm Remedy Drive (Christian rock)

• August 4 - 6:30 pm Galaxy of the Stars Talent Spectacular

• August 5 - 8:30 pm Spare Change Band (pop covers)

• August 6 - 8:00pm The Crowd Goes Wild DJ/Karaoke • August 8 - 9:00pm CowboyUp! Band (top 40 country)

• August 9 - 9:00pm Kristina Craig Band (inspirational country)

Special Events• August 1 - 4:30 pm Free Watermelon Feed

• August 1 - 6:00 pm National Micro-Mini Tractor Pull• August 2 - 10:00 am National Micro-Mini Tractor Pull

• August 3 - 12–4 pm Super Fair Antique Car Show• August 3 - 12:30 pm Big Wheel Race• August 3 - 3:00 pm Pedal Tractor Pull

• August 4 - 5:30 pm McClain’s Kids Ranch Rodeo• August 4 - 6:00 pm McClain’s Mutton Bustin

• August 7 - 7:00 pm Draft Horse Pull• August 7 - 8:00 pm MWA Professional Wrestling

Muhlbach Motorsports ComplexAll Motorsports events are $10.00 at the entrance.

• July 31 - 7:00 pm Figure 8 Races• August 2 - 6:00 pm Pit Party - 7:00 pm Monster

Trucks and Pro Stadium Trucks Show• August 3 - 7:00 pm Hay Hauling Contest

• August 9 - 7:00 pm Demolition Derby

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Ava Florell competing in junior showmanshipJuly 23 in the 4-H Horse Show at the BuffaloCounty Fair.

Ava Florell, 9, uses a little tongue power toencourage here horse Izzy to accept a bridle bit. Avais assisted by her mom, Melissa.

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Thursday, August 76:00 PM - Parade

Pioneer Award following parade - Grandstands

7 PM - Veteran’s Wall and Salute - Grandstands

7 - 11 PM Wagner’s Carnival4-H Awards Night

7 - 10 PM - Colors the Clown Face Painting8 PM - Wristband and 2 Bikes Give-away

Friday, August 85 PM - Windsor Pork Chop Meal

& Beer Garden Opens6-10 PM - Colors da Clown Face Painting

6 - 11 PM Wagner’s Carnival7:00 7:45 PM - Sweetwater - Grandstands

7:45 PM - Wristband and 2 Bikes Give-away7:45 - 8:45 PM - Greg Claassen the Ventriloquist - Grandstands

8:45 - 9:30 PM - Sweetwater - Grandstands9:30 PM - 1 AM Repeat Offenders -

Beer GardenSaturday, August 9

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Tuesday, August 59:00 am – Noon • Fashion Revue Judging & Clothing Judging, Kimball High School 10:00 am-1:00 pm • Enter 4-H and FFA Exhibits (except livestock)5:00 pm • Archery Competition, Kimball Event Center7:00 pm • Public Fashion Revue, Kimball High School AuditoriumWednesday, August 67:30 - 8:00 am • Enter Horses and Check I.D.8:00 - 8:30 am • Meet the Judge8:00 - 12:00 pm • Set up Booths8:30 am • 4-H Horse Showmanship and Halter Horsemanship and Pleasure Trail, Reining, Pole Bending and Barrel Racing

Vendors in the MidwayThursday, August 7 8:00 am • Small Animal Show8:30 am • Dog Show1:00 - 3:00 pm • Weigh in Market Swine, Beef, Sheep and Meat Goats3:00 - 4:00 pm • Check in all other livestock4:00 - 4:30 pm • Catch a Calf Contest5:30 pm • Gymkhana

Vendors in the MidwayFriday, August 86:30 - 8:00 am • 4-H Breakfast, Concession Stand9:00 am - 8:00 pm • 4-H and FFA Exhibit Hall Open8:00 am • Swine Showmanship Market Swine Show11:00 am • Dairy Showmanship Dairy and Dairy Goat Show1:00 pm • Sheep Showmanship Breeding Sheep, Market Lamb Group of Four Sheep, Sheep Lead Meat Goat Showmanship, Meat Goat

7:30 pm • Entertainment Gwen Sebastian

Vendors, Games and Inflatable attractions

for kids in the MidwaySaturday, August 96:30 - 8:00 am • 4-H Breakfast Concession Stand9:00 am - 7:00 pm • 4-H and FFA Exhibit Hall Open8:00 am • Rodeo Slack8:30 am • Beef Showmanship Stocker Feeder, Breeding Beef Bucket Calf 1:00 pm • Market Beef Show Club group of three following Round Robin Showmanship5:00 pm • Mare and Foal Parade Downtown Kimball8:00 pm • Rodeo in the arena with Mutton Bustin9:00 pm - 1:00 am • Family Dance

Vendors, Games and Inflatable attractions for kids in the Midway

Sunday, August 101:00 am - 4:00 pm • 4-H and FFA Exhibit Hall Open12:00 pm • Mare and Foal Parade Downtown Kimball2:00 pm • Rodeo in the arena with Mutton Bustin4:00 pm • Release 4-H and FFA Exhibits5:00 pm • 4-H & FFA Parade of Champions 5:30 pm • Free Barbecue7:00 pm • Ventriloquist

Vendors, Games and Inflatable attractions for kids in the Midway

Monday, August 116:30 - 8:00 am • 4-H Breakfast Concession Stand9:00 am • 4-H and FFA Market Livestock Auction

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Overall, most agricultural businesses areutilizing Internet applications. Most are using theInternet to do the following: research by staff(86%), purchasing goods or services (85%),supplier communication and coordination (85%),electronic document transfer (85%), and accessinggovernment information (83%). However, they areless likely than all Nebraska businesses to utilizeall of the various Internet applications in theirbusinesses. Some of the areas with the mostdramatic differences include: rich media or servicecreation (e.g., multimedia content, interactivetools) (28% compared to 54%), staff training (49%compared to 78%), customer service (52%compared to 76%), delivery services and content(e.g., video streaming, digitized products) (34%compared to 53%), and advertising online (48%compared to 72%) (Figure 3). These representareas where utilization of technology can beimproved, although some of these areas may notbe applicable to all businesses in this industry.

BarriersThe businesses also rated the significance of

various barriers to effectively using broadbandInternet in their operations. Agriculturalbusinesses rate the following barriers as veryimportant: security concerns (39%), privacyconcerns (27%), loss of personal contact withclients (20%) and available Internet too slow(20%) (Figure 4). Over four in ten agriculturalbusinesses also said the following barriers aresomewhat important: products not well suited toonline sale (41%) and lack of internal expertiseand knowledge (43%). Some of these barriers canbe overcome with appropriate training.Use by Agricultural Producers

The respondents were also asked if theyoperated a farm or agricultural operation.

Seventy-five respondents do so. Over one-third(39%) operate a grain farm while just under one-quarter (24%) operate a livestock operation.Thirteen percent have a multi-purpose operationand 25 percent have a different type of operation.

Broadband applications are becomingincreasingly important for agricultural producers.Most grain operations are currently using theInternet for the following: commodityprices/market information (77%); cropmanagement (65%); government or regulatoryagency reporting (60%); farm business planning(57%); ROI calculators (57%); GPS information(55%); and business accounting (50%) (Figure 5).Most livestock operations are using the followingInternet applications: commodity prices/marketinformation (69%); government or regulatoryagency reporting (63%); auctions (63%); farmbusiness planning (56%); and direct product sales(50%). In addition, almost three in ten livestockproducers are planning to use the Internet forherd management and veterinary services andinformation in the future.

Videos highlighting examples of howagricultural producers and agribusinesses areusing broadband can be found on the Nebraska

Broadband Initiative’s web site(http://broadband.nebraska.gov/videos). Oneexample is a feedlot in western Nebraska thatuses broadband to track many things on site, fromfeed to the health of each animal. Customers havethe ability to view their livestock and monitortheir weight and health status through thecompany’s web site.

Agriculture is one of the priority areas for thestatewide broadband plan currently underdevelopment. A workgroup has been formed thatis identifying strategies for enhancing broadbanduse in this industry. For more information on thisworkgroup, please contact Anne Byers. Hercontact information is listed below.

More information about the NebraskaBroadband Initiative, a summary of the businesssurvey, or the complete report “NebraskaBroadband eSolutions Benchmarking Report:Utilizations and Impacts of Broadband forNebraska Businesses” may be found at: http://broadband.nebraska.gov/

Becky Vogt, Department of AgriculturalEconomics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln;Charlotte Narjes, Department of AgriculturalEconomics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; AnneByers, Nebraska Information TechnologyCommission; Connie Hancock, ExtensionEducator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

TECHNOLOGY USE IN AGRICULTUREContinued from page 10

Figure 3. Current Use of Some Internet Applica ons

Figure 4. Barriers to Internet Adop on for Ag Businesses

Figure 5. Use of Internet Applica ons by Agricultural Producers


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