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35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$122.64 126.86 127.63

Nebraska Feeder Steers,

Med. & Large Frame, 550-600# . . . . . . . . . . . .182.97 165.91 160.74

Med & Large Frame, 750-800 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153.83 138.41 139.84

Choice Boxed Beef, 600-750# Carcass . . . . . . . . . .177.79 196.75 190.60

Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.27 73.45 81.52

Feeder Pigs, National Direct, 50#, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . .* * *

Pork Carcass Cutout, 185#, 51-52% Lean . . . . . . . .78.22 78.45 81.91

Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr.,Heavy, SD Dir. . . . . . . . .148.63 97.50 *

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Soybeans, No. 1 Yellow Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.83 14.45 14.38

Grain Sorg. No. 2 Yellow, Dorchester, cwt . . . . . . . . .10.45 12.36 11.32

Oats, No. 2, Heavy Minneapolis, MN, bu. . . . . . . . . . .3.43 4.31 4.13HHaayy ((ppeerr ttoonn))Alfalfa, Lrg. Sq. Bales Good to Prem., NE Neb. . . . .225.00 * 245.00

Alfalfa, Lrg. Rounds, Good, Platte Valley, . . . . . . . .145.00 227.50 227.50

Grass Hay, Lrg. Rounds, Premium, Neb., . . . . . . . . .97.50 212.50 217.50

Dried Distillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229.25 264.00 247.50

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ebraska

Robert Pore, The Grand Island Independent

Despite drought and high feedcosts, 2012 was a good year forNebraska's livestock industry.

Cash receipts from marketings ofcattle and calves and hogs and pigsin Nebraska last year totaled$11.26 billion, which is up from$9.5 billion in 2011, according tothe U.S. Department ofAgriculture's Meat AnimalsProduction, Disposition andIncome 2012 Summary releasedlast week.

Cash receipts from marketings ofcattle and calves in Nebraska lastyear totaled $10.38 billion, whichwas up from $8.63 billion in 2011.Nebraska was second in the nationin cash receipts from marketings ofcattle and calves, behind Texaswith total cash receipts of $10.5billion.

Cash receipts from marketings ofhogs and pigs in Nebraska lastyear was $891 million, compared to$920 million in 2011.

Drought last year hurt grassproduction and forced producers tosupplement feed to their cattle.Drought also cut back on hayproduction. According to theUSDA, hay production was down28 percent in 2012. The cost of hayaveraged $196 per ton in Nebraskalast year. Hay prices are still highbecause of scarcity as the USDAreported that preliminary hayprices averaged $227 per ton inApril.

A cool spring this year hasslowed grass growth, forcingproducers to draw on short foragesupplies. The USDA said hay andforage supplies were rated 23percent very short, 46 percentshort, 31 percent adequate and 0percent surplus.

As of Monday, April 29, thecondition of Nebraska cattle andcalves was rated 0 percent verypoor, 2 percent poor, 25 percentfair, 66 percent good and 7 percentexcellent. Spring calving was 91percent complete. Calf losses thisspring have been 7 percent below

average, 88 percent average and 5percent above average.

Also, last year, some cow/calfproducers were forced to cull theirherds because of the lack of grassgrowth and high feed costs.

According to the USDA, averagesteer and heifer prices in April2012 were $128 perhundredweight. Preliminary pricesthis April are also $128 perhundredweight.

Nebraska was the nation's topcommercial red meat producer in2012, according to the USDA'sNational Agricultural StatisticsService.

Total red meat production inNebraska in 2012 was 7.29 billionpounds, up from 7.16 billionpounds in 2011. Cattle slaughterled the way in Nebraska as thestate was first in cattle slaughterin the nation. Nebraska ranked inthe top 10 in hog slaughter.

In March, Nebraska led thenation in commercial red meatproduction with 571.9 million

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Al Dutcher ReportWeather Commentary Provided By Al Dutcher—UNL, State Climatologist

Based upon preliminary data,April temperatures averaged close to8° F below normal across northernNebraska and 5-6° F below normalacross southern Nebraska. There isa high probability that this Aprilwill be in the top five coldest Aprilson record dating back to 1895.Almost the entire state receivedabove normal moisture, with areasof eastern Nebraska nearly 200% ofnormal for the month. The past twoweeks were well below normal inregards to temperatures, even withthe brief period of warmth between4/7-4/30. Planting delays due toresidual wetness and cold soiltemperatures were common through4/28. Only 3% of the corn acreagewas seeded as of 4/28 according tothe Nebraska Agricultural StatisticsService. This compares to the 5-yearaverage of 26% and last years paceof 40%. A brief opportunity to plantoccurred during the 4/29-4/30period, but that was brought to ascreeching halt when a significantrain/snow event developed late on4/29 and continued through 5/3. Ifthe models are correct, lessorganized precipitation is projectedduring the next two weeks, with astrong warmup indicated for thesecond half of this forecast period.

Week One Forecast, 5/4- 5/10: Theupper air trough responsible for thewidespread rain and snow that thestate received during the 4/30-5/3period has shifted southeast ofNebraska and formed a cut off upperair low. The low is expected toslowly drift eastward through theweekend. On its western flank,

periodic showers are possible acrossthe eastern third of Nebraskathrough 5/5. Western Nebraskashould remain precipitation freewith a gradual warming trend.Models indicate that the entire stateshould see dry weather during the5/6-5/7 period with temperaturesreturning to near normal. Anothercutoff upper air low is projected to besituated over the southern Rockiesand produce scattered showers overthe Central Plains. These modelsindicate that the most likely areasfor measurable moisture will beacross the eastern half of the stateduring the 5/7-5/9 period. On 5/10,weather models indicate that a pieceof energy from this upper air lowmay move into western Kansas andbring scattered showers and isolatedthunderstorms to the western half ofthe state. High Temperatures: 5/4(51 N - 60 SW), 5/5 (58 NE - 65 SW),5/6 (62 NE - 75 W), 5/7 (68 NE - 75W), 5/8 (70 NE - 80 W), 5/9 (68 NE -75 W), 5/10 (72 E - 80 W).

Week Two Forecast, 5/11 - 5/17:Weather models are having adifficult time determining what thisperiod will bring to Nebraska inregards to precipitation. Somemodels bring the southern Rockiescutoff low into the Central Plains,which would result in daily chancesof scattered showers and/orthunderstorms. The model used forthis forecast pushes a much drierforecast. If it verifies, scatteredshowers and thunderstorms areagain possible for the western half ofNebraska on 5/11, with isolatedshowers/thunderstorms for easternNebraska. Dry and warm conditionsthen develop for 5/12-5/14 period.During the 5/15-5/17, scatteredshowers or isolated thunderstormsare possible for the eastern half ofNebraska with little moistureexpected for the western half of thestate. With this drier trendingmodel, high temperatures areexpected to soar into the 80s eastand possible 90s west. HighTemperatures: 5/11 (66 NE - 75 W),5/12 (75 E - 86 W), 5/13 (80 E - 90 W),5/14 (85 E - 95 W), 5/15 (77 SE - 90NW), 5/16 (86 E - 95 W), 5/17 (78 W- 88 E).

Allen Dutcher

Saturday, May 04

High: 55

Low: 30 Chance of Precip: 15%

Partly Cloudy Sunrise: 6:41 AM - Sunset: 8:54 PM

Sunday, May 05

High: 63



Monday, May 06

High: 72



Tuesday, May 07

High: 66


Isolated Showers Sunrise: 6:38 AM - Sunset: 8:57 PM

Wednesday, May 08

High: 77

Low: 54 Partly Cloudy

Sunrise: 6:37 AM - Sunset: 8:58 PM

Thursday, May 09

High: 77



Friday, May 10

High: 73

Low: 54 Isolated Showers


Saturday, May 11

High: 68

Low: 54 Scattered Showers


Sunday, May 12

High: 77

Low: 57 Mostly Sunny


Monday, May 13

High: 86



Saturday, May 04

High: 54



Sunday, May 05

High: 61



Monday, May 06

High: 68



Tuesday, May 07

High: 72


Isolated Storms Sunrise: 6:26 AM - Sunset: 8:39 PM

Wednesday, May 08

High: 75

Low: 54 Sunny


Thursday, May 09

High: 77



Friday, May 10

High: 73

Low: 57 Scattered Showers


Saturday, May 11

High: 75



Sunday, May 12

High: 75



Monday, May 13

High: 82



Saturday, May 04

High: 50


Scattered Showers Sunrise: 6:17 AM - Sunset: 8:27 PM

Sunday, May 05

High: 59



Monday, May 06

High: 66



Tuesday, May 07

High: 72



Wednesday, May 08

High: 77

Low: 55 Sunny


Thursday, May 09

High: 77

Low: 55 Sunny


Friday, May 10

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Saturday, May 11

High: 77



Sunday, May 12

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Monday, May 13

High: 81



Weather OutlookWestern Central Eastern

Nebraska Weather and CropsLINCOLN — For the week ending

April 28, 2013, rain early in theweek combined with below normaltemperatures to limit fieldworkuntil the weekend when conditionswarmed and soils began to dry,according to USDA’s NationalAgricultural Statistics Service,Nebraska Field Office. Moistureaccumulations near 1 inch werecommon across the southeasternthird of the state. However,precipitation was again limited inmany western counties where soilmoisture profiles are depleted. Cornplanting was underway as soiltemperatures rose into the upper50s by Sunday. For the week,temperatures averaged 3 to 6degrees below normal. Pasturescontinued to show little growth,forcing producers to draw on shortforage supplies. Fieldwork waslimited with only 3.2 daysconsidered suitable for fieldwork.Statewide, topsoil moisture suppliesrated 13 percent very short, 31short, 55 adequate, and 1 surplus.Subsoil moisture supplies rated 47percent very short, 42 short, 11adequate, and 0 surplus.

Weather Report: Precipitationand temperature data are now beingprovided through the High PlainsRegional Climate Center.

Field Crops Report: Cornplanted was 3 percent, well behindlast year’s 40 and 26 average.

Wheat conditions rated 14 percentvery poor, 30 poor, 44 fair, 12 good,and 0 excellent. Wheat jointed was 6percent, well behind last year’s 66and 28 average.

Oats planted were at 70 percent,behind last year’s 92 and 85average. Oats emerged were 24percent, behind last year’s 67 and46 average.

Livestock, Pasture and RangeReport: Stock water supplies rated7 percent very short, 20 short, 72adequate, and 1 surplus. Hay andforage supplies rated 23 percentvery short, 46 short, 31 adequate,and 0 surplus. Cattle and calvescondition rated 0 percent very poor,2 poor, 25 fair, 66 good, and 7excellent. Spring calving was 91percent complete. Calf losses thisspring has been 7 percent belowaverage, 88 average, and 5 aboveaverage.

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Susan Hansen, Extension Educator, University ofNebraska-Lincoln, Colfax County

Wood FurnitureWood furniture looks great year after year

when properly cared for, which can take time butthe results are worth it.

The sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage thefinish and may even bleach the wood.Preventative measures include closing thedrapes, placing the furniture out of directsunlight and changing the room arrangement.

Spilled liquids can penetrate or remove thefinish and even damage the wood underneath.Use coasters to set beverages upon. Use trivets orhot pads to avoid placing a hot item on a woodsurface. Hot items placed directly on thefurniture surface can cause a chemical change inthe finish, leaving a white spot or ring.

Soil plus perspiration and body oils poseanother danger, particularly for chair arms andareas around drawer or door pulls. Protect theseareas by using a furniture polish which can helpprevent the finish from softening and wearingaway.

Abrasion can scratch the finish and dull thesurface. To prevent abrasion, do not dust with adry cloth and do not use abrasive cleaners.

Cotton diapers, terry toweling, cotton knitwear and flannel scraps all make good cleaningcloths. Avoid synthetic or permanent pressfabrics or fabrics that are coarse or leave lint.Also avoid using discarded clothing with snaps,seams, buttons or other details that could scratchthe finish.

Furniture polish should be applied regularly toadd shine and provide protection. Never use soapand water on wood furniture.

CarpetFrequent vacuuming is key to having a long-

lasting carpet. Areas receiving little traffic mayrequire once-a-week vacuuming, while areaswith heavy traffic may need daily attention.Vacuum as often as needed to remove dust andlint as well as prevent soil build-up.

Before routine vacuuming, remove toys, debrisand other small objects from the carpet. Thissounds trivial and you may ask, “Doesn’teveryone do that?” The answer is no.

Adjust the carpet pile height control to thecorrect setting. Going over the carpet once withthe vacuum cleaner is probably not enough.Areas of light traffic need three to four strokesover the carpet; heavy traffic areas need more.

Some types of dirt and grime will not respondto a simple vacuuming. Commercial cleaningproducts and/or machines can be used.

Powdered carpet cleaning compounds areformulated to release dirt from the fibers. Sprayfoams or shampoo concentrates with water dothorough cleaning but care must be taken toavoid overwetting. If overwetting occurs, thebacking may shrink or the carpet may develop adiscoloration problem known as browning.

Hot water extraction uses a machine todistribute a hot water and detergent solutioninto the carpet. It then extracts the solutionalong with the dirt and soil. Always use a cleanerrecommended by the machine manufacturer.

When using a spot and stain remover, use acleaning product specially formulated forcarpets. Read and follow the label directionssince directions can vary from product toproduct. Blot, but don’t rub, using a clean whitecloth or paper towel. Work from the edge of thestain to the center. It is helpful to pre-test thespot removal solution on an inconspicuous areaof the carpet in case the cleaning product causesa color change.

Caring for Wood Furniture & Carpet

Todd D. Whitney, Extension Educator, Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln, Hamilton County

Arbor Day is celebrated each year in Nebraskaduring the last week of April as a great time ofyear to plant trees, and applause to those whohave planted desirable trees in the rightlocations. Trees can provide many wonderfulbenefits such as windbreak protection,beautification and shade.

However, the current drought cycle has againfavored volunteer tree problems as undesirabletrees have become invasive. Drought stressshrinks grass root mass; this, in time, allowspesky perennial plant numbers to expand inmany no-till fields and pastures during extendeddry periods.

One of the challenges with long-term no-till isvolunteer tree control (especially locust) whichseem to increase to high numbers around year 6or year 7 of continuous no-till. For no-till cornfields, the Hornet herbicide is labeled for locusttree control when the product is applied post-emerge during the corn (spike to V6 or 20 inchesheight) stage of development. Two other cornherbicides labeled for locust suppression includeCurtail and dicamba.

For pasture managers, the best long-termsolution to controlling pesky trees and shrubs isadjusting stocking rates and increasing restperiods for the desirable grasses. This is thesame principle as homeowners raising their lawnmowing height (greater than 3 inches), helpingthe grass out compete the weeds. Increasing theabove-ground grass height will directly increasethe grass root mass below ground, which thenhelps the grass outcompete the invasive brushplants.

Prescribed burning can also help in tree andshrub control, but this practice increases liabilitydue to potential out-of-control fires. Thereforeherbicide controls have become a very popularcontrol option; even though, the burning can bevery cost effective.

Pesky perennials such as locust, buckbrush,wild plum and smooth sumac can all be invasive,but the most challenging of these species may bethe black locust, which have a thick, waxy cuticlecoating their leaves and long wicked thorns.Since locust can readily form from longunderground root sprouts, cutting or scrapingvolunteer trees without a chemical treatmentmay result in seven-fold population increaseduring the next year as the locust roots resprout.So, herbicides should either be used to kill thelocust plants prior to cutting, or apply anherbicide to the stump(s) soon after cutting.

As a general rule, pesky brush species are mostsusceptible to foliar herbicides when thechemical is applied just after the full-leaf stage ofdevelopment in the spring. Herbicides applied atthis time are absorbed and translocated to thesite of action. Plants vary on when they reachthis full-leaf stage, based on the year andspecies. For example, buckbrush and plumsreach full-leaf (early May) about a month earlierthan locust trees, hedge trees and sumac (earlyJune).

Black locust can be cut at the base with brush-cutters, chainsaws or hand tools, followed bytreating the stump with herbicides such asCrossbow, Remedy, Tordon,

Pathfinder, or a 20-50 percent glyphosatesolution. Treatment should be applied to the cutstumps within 30 minutes after the cut for bestresults. Locust are also more effectivelycontrolled with chemicals when the trees are stillsmall and thin-barked (6 inches or less trunkdiameter). This method reduces resprouting fromroots and stumps when applied between mid-July and the end of December.

In rangeland, herbicides such as Tordon22K,Surmount, and the triclopyr chemicals(Remedy/Crossbow) combined with Tordon 22Kand 2,4-D ester have proven more effective thanspot applied glyphosate (Round-Up products) forcontrolling locust. For spot application, Remedyis recommended at a 2 percent solution in dieselfuel, although the diesel fuel may kill the grassvegetation around the target trees.

Perennial buckbrush, plums and smoothsumac can also be tough to control. Herbicidesapplied to foliage during this time of year,though, (once the plants near full-leaf stage) canbe very effective. Herbicides such as picloram(Tordon); picloram/2,4-D Grazon; Cimarron;triclopyr (Remedy); and 2, 4-D can provideexcellent pesky weed control, especially ifapplied on warm days (greater than 60°F).Repeat applications may be necessary in thefollowing years.

The 2,4-D amine (water-based) and low volatileester (LVE) 2,4-D formulations are both labeledfor brush control; however, the LVE (oil-based)formulations are much better to controlperennials. Since perennials have an oily, wavyleaf surface, the ester products provide betterpenetration and control. Spring applications (ifthe weather is warm enough) usually providebetter control than summer applications sincethe plants are usually not under heat stress, andthe pesky plants’ waxy leaf coating is thinner.

Controlling Pesky Trees & Shrubs

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• I T ’ S T H E P I T T S b y L e e P i t t s •R i d i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s

by Lee Pitts

So, you want to be a cowboy? The firstthing you’re going to want to learn to do isride a horse, but horses are like computersin that none of them comes with a “RidingHorses for Idiots” book, or instructions,other than, “He’s a little waspy in themorning but he’ll line-out by evening.” Or,“I’d watch those hind feet if I were you.”

There is more to making a hand thanpolishing your backside on a saddle.Having the proper tack so as to not looklike a gunsel is the most important thing.Saddles come in two types: English andwestern. Picking the right one depends onif you have a flat rear end, or a round one.You’ll have to be the judge of that.

For your introductory ride have anambulance and paramedics standing by andstage the event at a riding or rodeo arenaso you won’t have to repeatedly walk a longdistance to retrieve your horse after itbucks you off. Always remember, you’llbreak fewer bones falling on soft dirt thanyou will on hard rocks. Don’t wear clownshoes or you could get your foot caught inthe stirrup and your horse will transformyou into a human plow. On the other hand,by disking the dirt you would be makingthe ground softer for all future falls.

Become proficient at judging the merits ofhorseflesh, or in your case, tail wringers,sunfishers, broncs and the nearly dead,

which are the only horses you’re going to beoffered as a neophyte. Try to pick out ahorse that weighs more than you do with afull tail, as the tails on maniacs are oftencut as a warning. It’s like the warning labelon a pack of cigarettes which everyoneignores. It’s the same with horses. Youwouldn’t want to ride a horse without anyspunk or spirit, would you?

After you have identified your mounthave someone catch it for you. If you cancatch the horse yourself it means it lacksambition and is too lazy to run away. In thecowboy vernacular, “You’ll have to carrythe deadbeat around on your spurs all day.”At this point it might also be wise to asksomeone if the horse has ever been riddenbefore. If not, you’re probably NOT going toneed those goofy spurs you’re wearing.

Make sure the cinch is tight because thatwill be the only thing holding you on top ofthe horse, instead of under it. Walk yourhorse around in a small circle three times,set your reins while you are still on theground and DON’T stand on a rock or box toclimb aboard or you’ll be laughed out of thebunkhouse. Ride a miniature horse if youhave to, but don’t use a ladder to get on.

Welcome aboard. Now, don’t look down.Note all the leather strings hanging fromthe saddle. Don’t ever be afraid of grabbingthem if you feel yourself falling. This is

where the term, ‘pullin’ leather’ comesfrom. There is, however, a big debate onwhether or not it’s all right to grab thesaddle horn, shake hands with grandma, orsqueeze the biscuit. Some say go rightahead, that’s what the horn was put therefor, while purists say the horn is only fortaking your dally. My feeling is that thehorn wasn’t put on the western saddle justso team ropers could go broke enteringjackpots, USTRC ropings and rodeos everyweekend. So go ahead. Grab the apple.

To go forward, gently nudge your horsewith your spurs and say “Giddeup.” If youwant to stop pull back on the reins. If thisdoesn’t work I’d be looking for a good placeto jump off if I were you, keeping in mindthat points are awarded for stylishdismounts.

And that’s about it. It’s really not all thatcomplicated. I know a lot of people getcarried away with the finer points aboutchanging leads and all that ridiculousbouncing up and down and stuff. I don’tknow anything about any of that because Ididn’t go to a private school or a ridingacademy back east where they teach suchthings. Just remember to keep your butt inthe middle with a leg hanging down eachside, steer with the reins and let the horsego in the direction it’s going. After all, he’sdone this before. You haven’t.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad3 cups fresh baby

spinach leaves 1 cup bite size

romaine lettuce 1 egg 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup very finely

chopped onion 1 cup sliced strawberries

DRESSING: Beat together egg and vinegar. Putin a small pot and simmer, stirring well. Continueto simmer, add sugar and onion, and cook for 5minutes. Stir occasionally. Chill in fridge for 1hour.

Wash and drain baby spinach leaves andromaine lettuce well. Place in large salad bowl.Pour chilled dressing over salad and addstrawberries on top. Mix well.

Broccoli Salad1/8-1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 cup salad dressing or

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1 onion, chopped (red or white)

In small mixing bowl combine sugar, vinegar &salad dressing; stir well. In large mixing bowlcombine bacon, cheese, broccoli, and onion. Pourfirst mixture over second and stir until coated.Refrigerate. This gets better the longer it sits.

Cottage Cheese Salad1 1/2 (32 ounce)

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1 large green bell pepper 1 large firm tomato 1 (1 ounce) package

ranch dip mix

Chop cucumber, pepper, and tomato intomanageable bite size hunks, and place in largemixing bowl. Pour ranch dip mix over veggies andmix to coat. Fold in cottage cheese and mix todistribute dip mix and veggies throughout. Chilluntil ready to eat.

Cool Cucumber and Black Bean Salad

1 English cucumber, diced 1 (15 ounce) can black

beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained

1/2 red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons

lime juice 1 tablespoon cilantro 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and pepper

Make sure everything is drained well, then mixeverything in a bowl and serve! Great alone, as asalsa for chips, or on a taco salad!

BLT Chicken Salad 4 slices bacon, each cut

in half 4 tablespoons balsamic

vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon

mustard 2 tablespoons maple

syrup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup red onion,

very finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 (9 ounce) bag romaine lettuce, torn into

small pieces 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup carrot (shredded or thinly sliced) 2 cups rotisserie cooked chicken

(skinless and shredded) 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped

In saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat 5-6minutes or until browned. Using a slotted spoon,transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Save 2tablespoons bacon drippings from saucepan. Witha wire whisk, add balsamic vinegar, Dijon, maplesyrup, oil, onions, garlic, salt and pepper todrippings in saucepan and heat to boiling overmedium heat. Remove from heat.

Place romaine in large salad bowl. Add tomatoesand carrots. Pour hot dressing over romaine,tossing lightly until coated. Add chicken and tossuntil well mixed. Crumble bacon and sprinkleover salad. Sprinkle pecans over salad.

Pasta Salad1 lb. tri-colored pasta 1 cup chopped broccoli 1 cup chopped red pepper 1 cup asparagus,

cut into 1 inch pieces 1/4 cup pitted and

chopped olive 1/4 cup shredded cheddar

cheese 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella

cheese Dressing1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil salt and pepper

Blanch broccoli and asparagus in boiling saltedwater, then plunge into ice bath to stop cooking.Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold waterand drain. Toss pasta with chopped vegetables.Mix first four ingredients of dressing, and slowlywhisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Toss dressing with pasta and vegetables. Chilluntil ready to serve.

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diced & crisp cooked 6 green onions 2 cups cheddar cheese,

shredded 16 ounces sour cream 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup salad dressing

Boil potatoes with salt. Drain. Crumble baconand slice onions (including tops). Combine sourcream, pepper and salad dressing. Add topotatoes. Add bacon, onions and cheese (reservesome of each for top). Mix with potatoes. Pour intobaking dish. Top with reserved cheese, onions, andbacon. Bake 350 for 10-15 minutes (until cheesemelts).

Mexican Butter Bean Salad1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/3 cup canola or olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground

cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground

cayenne pepper 2 limes, juice of 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 (15 ounce) cans

butter beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced 1 cup diced red onion 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup cilantro leaf, coarsely chopped

Add garlic, oil, cumin, cayenne, lime juice,pepper and salt to large mixing bowl. Wisk well.Add all other ingredients. Mix well to coat allingredients with the dressing. Cover. Refrigerateuntil chilled. Stir well before serving. Serve cold.

Green Bean and Almond Salad 1 tablespoon Dijon

mustard 1/2 lemon, juice of1 tablespoon sherry

wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon capers,

roughly chopped 1 teaspoon of brine

from the jar of capers 5 tablespoons extra

virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 lb. green beans, ends trimmed 1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted

Heat a small skillet over medium heat and addthe vegetable oil. Add the slivered almonds andstir them in the pan until they are golden brown.In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijonmustard, lemon juice and sherry vinegar. Add thecapers, caper juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Taste for seasoning.Set aside.

Bring a large pot to a boil. Add salt until ittastes like mild seawater. Prepare an ice bath byfilling a bowl large enough to hold the green beanswith cold water. Add some ice cubes and put acolander in the middle of the bowl. Stir the greenbeans into the boiling water and allow them tocook, 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to removethem from the water, transferring themimmediately to the colander inside the ice bath.Allow them to sit in the ice bath for a few minutes,swirling them gently in the water to assure theyare all cooling in the cold water. Transfer thegreen beans to a kitchen towel spread on a flatsurface and thoroughly dry them. Transfer themto a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper totaste and toss with the vinaigrette and the toastedalmonds. Serve immediately.

FFrruuiitt SSaallaadd1 (29 ounce) can peach

slices, undrained 1 (20 ounce) can

pineapple chunks, undrained

1 (3 1/8 ounce) box dry vanilla instant pudding

1 lb. strawberries,stemmed and quartered

1 banana, sliced 1/2 pint blueberries 1 bunch grapes1-2 tablespoon sugar

In a large bowl, combine cans of peaches,pineapples, and vanilla pudding mix. Mix welluntil pudding is dissolved. Stir in strawberries,banana, blueberries, grapes, and sugar if desired.Chill.

Summer Salads

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The Wauneta-Palisade FFA Chapterconcluded its very successful 2012-2013 yearwith the annual member awards banquet onApril 25. The meal consisted of grilled smokedpork chops with carry-in main dish, salads anddesserts. The keynote address was thewatching of the video “Turning Setbacks intoComebacks” by Ron “Gus” Gustafson. WhenGus was 9 years old he had his right arm andshoulder taken off and his right leg severelydamaged in a tractor accident near Lyons,Nebraska. The chapter had sponsored Gus liveon April 18 for a school-wide assembly.

Recognition of members is as follows:Greenhand Degree – Cameo Rector, Ellie

Lee, Stephanie Acosta, Tryssta Duvel, JoeSramek, Billy Straub, Cody Barrett, andJeremiah Kerns

Star Greenhand – Cameo RectorChapter Degree – Nicole StrandStar Chapter Degree – Tayler NordhausenWauneta Seeds Scholarship – Tayler

NordhausenScholarship Award (GPA > 3.50) – Tayler

Nordhausen, Tailor Lee, Cassidy Rathe, NicoleStrand, Ellie Lee

Honorary Membership – Mr. & Mrs. ChadNordhausen

The evening concluded with the installationof the 2013-2014 chapter officers. They are asfollows:

President – Landon JuttenVice President – Nicole StrandSecretary – Cassidy RatheTreasurer – Ellie LeeReporter – Cameo RectorSentinel – Jeremiah KernsParliamentarian – Stephanie AcostaOfficer-at-Large – Joe Sramek

Pictured is the Wauneta-Palisade 2013-2014officer team from left to right: Joe Sramek,Cameo Rector, Nicole Strand, Landon Jutten,Cassidy Rathe, Ellie Lee, Jeremiah Kerns, andStephanie Acosta.

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I believe in the future of agriculture witha faith born not of words but of deeds -achievements won by the present and pastgenerations of agriculturists; in thepromise of better days through betterways, even as the better things we nowenjoy have come to us from the struggles offormer years.

I believe that to live and work on a goodfarm, or to be engaged in other agriculturalpursuits, is pleasant as well aschallenging; for I know the joys anddiscomforts of agricultural life and hold aninborn fondness for those associationswhich, even in hours of discouragement, Icannot deny.

I believe in leadership from ourselvesand respect from others. I believe in myown ability to work efficiently and thinkclearly, with such knowledge and skill as Ican secure, and in the ability of progressiveagriculturists to serve our own and publicinterest in producing and marketing theproduct of our toil.

I believe in less dependence on beggingand more power in bargaining; in the lifeabundant and enough honest wealth tohelp make it so — for others as well asmyself; in less need for charity and more ofit when needed; in being happy myself andplaying square with those whose happinessdepends on me.

I believe that American agriculture canand will hold true to the best traditions ofour national life and that I can exert aninfluence in my home and communitywhich will stand solid for my part in thatinspiring task.

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FFA chapters work diligently all year long todisplay their advances in agricultural knowledgeand Wallace FFA is no different. Throughout theyear students take part in leadership workshops,organize chapter involvement activities and takepride in giving back to the community. All of thisis accomplished while still supporting a busyacademic schedule that landed them at the top oftheir district and state competitions.

Wallace found great success with livestockjudging this year, qualifying a Junior and SeniorLivestock Judging team for state competition.Our senior team was made up of members MarkJameson, Katelyn Melton, Sara Hubbard andPaige Aylward. The junior team consisted ofmembers Mickayla Sheets, Dillon Koop, JeffHarms and Collin Swedberg. This team went onto place 4th overall at state competition! Inaddition to our livestock judging teams there wasgreat success in Veterinary Science as well. Teammembers Abbey Rohde, Mickayla Sheets,Chelsea Sowle and Katelyn Melton took tophonors at districts and found themselves twopoints from the top ten at state. This was thefirst year that Nebraska offered the VeterinaryScience competition, where students wererequired to identify various livestock andcompanion animal breeds and equipment inaddition to performing assigned clinical work,while displaying knowledge of vaccines and theirapplication, diseases and overall medical

terminology. Finally, in our LivestockManagement competition, members MarkJameson, Mickayla Sheets, Taylor Nielson, AlexLundvall, Dillon Koop and John Mardquart werestate bound with first place finishes in thepoultry, beef, dairy and sheep divisions.

Wallace FFA members are not limited tosuccess in those events related to the animalsciences. An outstanding performance by theFloriculture team was also honored. MembersSara Hubbard, Alex Lundvall, Landon Swedbergand Jaclyn Nelson were awarded top honors atdistrict competition earning them a trip toLincoln for State FFA competition. Jaclyn Nelsonwas the individual leader and was awarded firstplace! They proved themselves proficient in theircontest area once again by receiving third placeteam overall at state. Jaclyn Nelson led herteam to this high achievement by winning thecompetition individually and earning a $500scholarship to the College of AgriculturalSciences and Natural Resources, University ofNebraska-Lincoln.

This year Wallace also excelled in the areas ofWelding and Ag Mechanics qualifying teams forstate competition in both areas. Welding teammembers Josh Grauerholz (MIG), Pilar Olave(Arc), and Andy Perdomo (OAW), and Agmechanics team members Josh Grauerholz,Mark Jameson, Shane Anders and Juan Gomezhad a successful trip to Lincoln.

Wallace FFAChapter Concludes Great Year By Earning TopHonors at State Convention

Ty Vallier, Sutherland FFA Advisor

Sutherland FFA is a new chapter with a brightfuture. Students at Sutherland High School havetaken the new chapter and started it out on thepath to much future success. Members have put intime and effort to reach their goals and strive formore success as a chapter.

Students will be competing at the upcomingState FFA Convention in Lincoln in the areas ofwelding and agronomy. The agronomy team placed4th at districts and hopes to make a strongshowing at State. In welding the team finished 5that the district competition and have studied andimproved and also look to do well at the state level.

In livestock judging at districts Sutherland FFAnarrowly missed qualifying for state. With a thirdplace finisher and others qualifying for ribbons,the team missed qualification by just a few points.The junior livestock team had several membersearn ribbons.

Sutherland FFA has a bright future ahead of itand look for them to only improve in years to come.

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End of year activities State FFA Convention Results:

State Degrees – Cashous Bortner, McKenzieCrowe, Collin Messersmith, Morgan Schilling,Melinda Shields

Ag Sales – 15th place team – Morgan Schilling(6th place), Trevor Gleason, Chance Koetter andCollin Messersmith (White ribbons)

Agriscience – Cole Peters (White ribbon)Nursery and Landscape – 9th place team –

Cashous Bortner (5th place), Lucas Post (Blueribbon) and Sydney Pfeifer

Livestock Management – Morgan Barnhart,Caitlyn Mockry, Melinda Shields, Kylie Peter, andJustin Samuelson (11th Place)

Ag Issues – Marlys Brenning, Madison Crowe,Stephen Hoffman (5th Place)

Ag Issues Academy – Chance Koetter and LizHaag

McCook FFA Chapter – Top 15 PremierChapter AwardBanquet results:

Keynote Speaker – Mark Friehe ofFrenchman Valley Coop

Honorary Members (Community memberswho help the chapter) – Willow Creek Meats,Coppermill Steakhouse and Ben Siegfried

Cornerstone Award – (Staff members) PamWolford

Scholarship (3.5 GPA or higher) – Freshmenare Madison Crowe and Kasey Hahn; Sophomoresare Luke Lichty and Peyton Stagemeyer. Junior isSydney Pfeifer. Seniors are Cashous Bortner andSara Larington.

FFA Pride (Attended most activities) –Freshman is Cole Peters. Sophomore is ColtonLashely. Junior is Elizabeth Haag. Senior isCaitlyn Mockry.

Bonehead Award (A silly member) – BrendonHauxwell

Greenhands (Freshman/first year member) –This award was given in the fall, but there were acouple more given now: Jessi Barnberg, TrevorGleason, Kasey Hahn, and Andrew Heskett. StarGreenhand was Cole Peters.

Chapter Degree (Highest degree a chapter canbestow on a member) – Max Allen, MarlysBrenning, Nick Cole, Liz Haag, BrendonHauxwell, John Paul Kain, Chance Koetter,DaneLarington, Colton Lashley, Luke Lichty, KyliePeter, Sydney Pfeifer, Peyton Stagemeyer andKasey Taylor

Proficiency Awards (Awarded to members withoutstanding supervised agricultural experiences)

Beef Production Entrepreneurship –Brendon Hauxwell (Local district and state), DaneLarington, (District)

Veterinary Medicine Placement – CaitlynMockry

Star in Agricultural Placement – CashousBortner

Dekalb Award – Morgan SchillingThe seniors retired their jackets. New officer

initiation was held.McCook FFA Officer Team 2013-2014President – Chance KoetterVice President – McKenzie CroweSecretary – Melinda ShieldsTreasurer – Kasey TaylorReporter – Brendon HauxwellSentinel – Luke LichtyParliamentarian – Marlys Brenning

Activities the chapter is still participating inare: Adopt-A-Highway, Third Grade OutdoorEducation Day, and Chapter Officer LeadershipTraining.

McCook FFA Chapter Reports Results

Pictured is the 2012-2013 McCook FFA OfficerTeam: Secretary Melinda Shields, Vice PresidentMcKenzie Crowe, Reporter Brendon Hauxwell,President Chance Koetter, Treasurer Kasey Taylor,Sentinel Luke Lichty, and ParliamentarianMarlys Brenning.

McCook seniors pictured in the front row areCailtyn Mockry, Sara Larington and MorganBarnhart. Back Row consists of CollinMessersmith, Morgan Schilling, Cashous Bortner,Lucas Post and Trevor Gleason.

State FFA Degree recipients from McCook areMcKenzie Crow, Cashous Bortner, MorganSchilling, Collin Messersmith and MelindaShields.

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On Friday, April 5, in Pershing Auditorium inLincoln, Neb., five Southwest FFA studentswere honored with their State FFA Degree.Cassa McConville, Kate Kelley, Blake Storrs,Dylan McConville, and Justin Daffer wereawarded the Gold FFA pin signifying the honorpresented to only the top 3 percent of NebraskaFFA members.

Southwest also competed in several contestswhile at the convention and received an awardfor their involvement in the “I Believe”campaign. Contest results follow:

Biotechnology – 2nd place team in the state– Megan Kelley (5th), Austin Minard (8th), AsicHelberg (9th), and Brian Riley (14th)

Agronomy – 5th place team in the state –Megan Kelley (7th), Asic Helberg (Purple), ErinGreenlee (Purple), and Austin Minard (Blue)

Natural Resources – 5th place team in thestate –Blake Storrs (6th), Asic Helberg (Purple),Austin Minard (Blue), and Cassa McConville(Blue).

Welding – Top 20 team – Toby Honeymann(6th in Oxy), James Rae (Blue in ARC), andMicheal Worley (in MIG)

Parlimentary Law – Bronze plaque – CassaMcCoville, Brooke Ruggles, Kate Kelley, BlakeStorrs, Megan Kelley, and MirandaWordekemper.

Meats Team – Top 20 team – Micah Hinz(Blue), Lindsey Sughroue (Red), MirandaWordekemper (Red), and Trevor Van Pelt (Red)

Ag Mechanics – Top 30 Team – Brian Riley,Austin Minard, Austin Miller, Adam Eaton.

AgriScience – Olivia Pollmann, AliTownsend, and Brenton Ellis

Farm Management – Blake Storrs (Blue),Dylan McConville, Cassa McConville, and KateKelley

Livestock Selection – Andrew Conway(White), Lindsey Sughroue, Haley Teter, andAustin Miller

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The Perkins County FFA has created aleadership workshop called Lead by Example.In this program we encourage everyone to be amindful citizen by keeping their grades up,getting their work in on time, wearing theirseat belt, and not texting while driving. Wehave presented this workshop the last twoyears at the State FFA Convention. Weencourage people to sign our pledge to lead byexample, and give them a thumb band to wearwhile they are driving that says “My Pledge.”This band is supposed to remind you that thetext you just received or want to send can waituntil your vehicle is stopped, not puttingyourself and others in danger. This year

we have added a new segment on the dangersof alcohol and drug consumption both behindthe wheel and not. It is our hope to make adifference in our community and in others aswell. We hope that you will choose to lead byexample and truly make a difference in yourhome and community.

Perkins CountyFFA ChapterCreatesLeadershipWorkshop

While at state, Wallace was awarded the NIFAGrant and Governor’s Excellence Award. Fundsfrom this award were used to purchase GPS unitsfor the classroom. Agriculture has made good useof the technology available to increase yields andput into implement conservation practices. GPSunits will help the students develop life skills thatwill help them become the next innovators of theindustry.

Another great success for Wallace was theinduction of Taylor Nielson into the Ag IssuesAcademy. Every year the Ag Issues Academyaccepts 35 delegates from across the state to takepart in the academy. This academy focuses onproviding its participants with the skills needed tobecome spokespersons for our industry. Theprogram exposes students to current issues,develops communications skills and providesthem the opportunity to personally meet ourindustry leaders and lawmakers.

With all of the success that Wallace has seen atthe competition level there are still great thingstaking place back in the classroom. Students ofthe Ag Leadership class organized a petting zoofor the student body and community. The hands-on approach to learning and exposure to theseanimals provided a great chance for students tolearn about agriculture. The students providedinformation pertaining to each animal andallowed the petting zoo visitors to experience theanimals first hand. Baby ducks, chicks, calves,lambs, goats and horses make for a great learningexperience!

Another exciting portion of our year was theopportunity to plant a corn plant at the Monsantowater test station near Gothenburg, Neb.Students were given the opportunity to makedecisions that would affect their corn crop such ashybrid, fertilizer amounts, plant population,fungicide, and tillage system. A great deal of timeand effort goes into making these decisions. Thestudents learned a lot and had a great experience.

As we near the end of the school year we are inanticipation of sunny skies and warmer weather.Nothing reminds us more of spring and summerthan the pops of color from our favorite garden orlandscaping plants. This year the FFA chapterpurchased supplies for the erection of agreenhouse. This could not have been possiblewith out the help of the $1,500 grant from JohnRussell Applegate Foundation, $1,000 fromChannel Seed, and the $7,500 grant from Pioneer.All parties have been instrumental in securing theneeded supplies to complete this learning tool.Look for our first sale of mums in the fall as youhead back to school!

Summer holds many great events for theWallace FFA chapter. Everyone looks forward tohelping with the Cattleman’s Ball, supporting theKeep Wallace Beautiful project, which is thetown’s trash pick-up or taking part in the summerreading program at the library. There are a lot ofgreat things happening in the Wallace FFA!

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Tonya Mortensen, Medicine Valley FFA Advisor

The 85th Nebraska FFA Convention broughtover 3,000 junior high and high school FFAmembers to Lincoln for three days ofcompetition, leadership development andnetworking. The theme for this year ’sconvention was “Grow” – and all workshops andsessions brought out the message of personalgrowth as part of every member’s FFA journey.Twenty-four high school and thirteen juniorhigh members of the Medicine Valley FFAchapter participated in the convention.

Other than competitions, members atconvention spent time at leadership workshops,including one from National FFA PresidentBrennan Costello and activities such as theTeach Ag luncheon, where National FFAAdvisor Dr. Steve Brown spoke. The College ofAg Science and Natural Resources also hosted a“Big Red Tailgate” event, where motivationalspeaker and former Husker athlete AaronBrown spoke, along with Olympic athlete CurtTomaisevicz, who also spoke to the assembledgroup of students. The FFA members also gotto enjoy the State Chorus performance, see theresults of the 2013 Stars Over Nebraskapageant, the Proficiency Awards results, thereception of the Gary Scharf Helping HandAward by State FFA Executive Director DonelleJohnson, and see the retirement of the 2012-2013 state officer team along with theinstallation of the 2013-2014 state officer team.

In the career development event, or CDE,competitions, the top 5 teams and top 10individuals in each competition wererecognized in an awards ceremony held onFriday afternoon on East Campus. RulonTaylor was recognized as the 8th placeindividual in Agronomy, while the teamfinished in 4th place. Tonya Mortensen,Medicine Valley FFA advisor, was very pleasedwith all the CDE teams’ results. “We have toput in a lot of hours of preparation for CDEs,because our district is very competitive. Forexample, in Agronomy, three of the top 5 teamsin the state were from our district: Eustis-Farnam and Southwest.”

Agriscience: Allison Campbell, Levi Farr,Hannah Hosick and Tate Lueth received awhite ribbon as a team. The focus of this year’scompetition was aquaculture, and the team hadto dissect a perch and take an individualknowledge test on the anatomy of fish.Individually, Tate received a purple ribbon andAllison received a blue ribbon.

Agronomy: Riley Garey, Dallas Petersen,Rulon Taylor and Keith Towne were the fourthplace team (purple ribbon) overall. This

contest includes a test on soil structure; insectidentification, life cycle, damage and controlmethods; weed and crop seed and plantidentification; disease and disorderidentification and damage type; and a generalknowledge exam. Individually, Rulon, Rileyand Keith each received a purple ribbon andDallas received a white ribbon.

Floriculture: Regan Garey, StarlaHenderson, Connor Russell and StarlaHenderson received a red ribbon. This contestincluded a knowledge exam, a design portion,plant identification, disease and disorderidentification, and a marketing activity.Connor received a blue ribbon and Reganreceived a red ribbon.

Junior Livestock Evaluation: SpencerBierfreund, Tate Hodson, Tate Lueth andKathryn Schick competed in this contest. Thecontest included eight judging classes of beef,swine, sheep and goats, a general knowledgeexam, and three sets of questions based on thejudging classes. Spencer earned a blue ribbonand Tate Lueth earned a red ribbon.

Natural Resources: Madison Clark,Riley Garey, Cory Merrigan and Rulon Taylorcompeted and earned a purple ribbon (seventhplace overall) in this contest. The contestincludes an individual written exam, and ateam activity in ecology. Rulon earned a purpleribbon, Riley and Madison earned blue ribbons,and Cory received a white ribbon.

State Convention is also the site of theLeadership Skills Events, or LSEs, which aremostly public speaking and/or performancecompetitions. Each district in the state isallowed to send its top two district finalists toState LSE contests. Medicine Valley qualifiedfour speakers this year: Rodger Farr inExtemporaneous Speaking, Jessa Lemon inJunior Public Speaking, Connor Russell inSenior Public Speaking and Rachel Towne inCooperative Speaking. LSE results are givenin categories of bronze, silver and gold. Rodger,Jessa and Rachel all received bronze rankings,while Connor earned a gold ranking.

The Medicine Valley junior high FFAmembers had the opportunity to compete in theState Quiz Bowl and Leadership DevelopmentWorkshop on Friday of convention. Thanks tothe generous donation of time and attentionfrom sponsors Lynn Hodson and MaryKlintworth, thirteen members of the MedicineValley junior high Quiz Bowl teams were ableto participate in the round-robin stylecompetition in the morning and then workthrough the Leadership Development workshopin the afternoon. The seventh grade membersthis year at State Quiz Bowl were Riley

Eisenhauer, Sheldon Johnsen, RyanKlintworth, Rachel Lashley, Isaac Lenz andChase Newcomb. Eighth grade members wereBailey Anderson, Justin Anderson, LoganBurke, Korinne Hansen, Brice Hodson, WyattRoblee, Skyler Sandoe.

Medicine Valley also had the honor of seeingsix FFA members receive their State FFADegree this year. The State Degree is thehighest honor that Nebraska can bestow on anFFA member, and it is the reflection of years ofhard work and dedication to self-improvementfrom an FFA member. These students workedhard to develop a quality SupervisedAgricultural Experience program over theiryears in high school, and completed a difficultapplication and interview process. On Fridaynight, this honor was conferred on Riley Garey,Brendan Johnsen, Dallas Petersen, TaylorSandoe, Rulon Taylor and Keith Towne.

The Medicine Valley FFA will close out theyear with the annual banquet, where the pastyear’s officers will turn over the chapter to thenewly selected officers and various awards willbe given. It has been a very successful year forthe Medicine Valley FFA chapter thanks to thesupport of the parents and communitymembers who are always willing to help ourmembers “Grow.”

Another Successful Convention for Medicine Valley FFA

“With the quality of students we have here Ionly see one way for this program to go, and thatis up,” says Advisor Ty Vallier.

Vallier also comments on the community andthe school that “with the amount of communityand school support, I forecast Sutherland FFAmaking a difference in the Nebraska FFAAssociation. Sutherland FFA will strive to reachhigher goals in the future and create positiverole models and student leaders in thiscommunity for years to come.”

SUTHERLAND FFA CHAPTERFORECASTS BRIGHT FUTUREContinued from page 7

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Open . . .6.460High . . . .6.566Low . . . .6.450Close . . .6.534Change +0.070

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Open . . . .7.204High . . . .7.280Low . . . . .7.176Close . . . .7.232Change .+0.022

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Chicago K City MinneapolisSupport: 669 712 784Resistance 763 834 834

Wheat trade has moved sharply higher to startthe week on growing production concerns out ofKansas. The weekly net change on the May con-tracts was 30 higher in Chicago, 32 higher in KCand 12 higher in Minneapolis. US wheatremains priced competitively on the world mar-ket, but the Black Sea looks to clean up a bitmore of left over wheat. Export inspections weregood at 30.5 million bushels, and further busi-ness to China continues to be rumored. Theweekly export sales report was mixed at 219,200metric tons of old and 497,300 of new. The fun-damental bull argument will need a sustainedsolid export pace. Overall crop conditions werelower with poor to very poor up by 2%, and goodto excellent slipping by 2 to 33%. Improvementcame in the soft wheat, and further declineswere noted in the hard wheat. Spring wheat was12% planted with more delays expected. TheKansas wheat tour has come in with lower yieldexpectations than last year, with slow progressnoted, and the rougher areas of Western Kansasyet to come. The weather news along shouldlimit downside in wheat near term in our view.Better exports or confirmation of damage to win-ter wheat may be needed to take us out of ourrecent range and to the upside. Hedgers callwith questions.

July 13 July Meal July OilSupport: 1301 373 4720Resistance 1460 438 5106

July 2013 Soybeans (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Soybean trade has been actively mixed so far,with significant pressure developing onWednesday with selling to start the month. Thespread trade has continued to fluctuate as well.The weekly change is 8 lower on July whileNovember beans are flat. July meal isunchanged and bean oil is 70 lower. July beanshave support at $13.40, and resistance in the$13.85 range. Concern about China’s economyhas pressure the outside markets to start theweek. We just think we are seeing more moneychance stock market returns, and leaving com-modity, specifically long commodity, invest-ments. Cash basis premiums continue to pushhigher as it becomes harder to source trade inthe near term, with rumors of import around.The weekly export inspections slipped to 8.8million bushels as business shifts seasonallyand the weekly export sales numbers for beanswere mixed with -109,800 metric tons of old cropand 1.34 million of new crop. Product sales weresofter at 93,300 metric tons of meal and 1,100 ofoil. South American harvest is on the downhillslide with Brazil moving beans out a little moreorderly, but Argentine farmers are holdingbeans as a hedge against inflation. Crush mar-gins have contacted but remain positive.Hedgers or speculators call us with questions.We expect old to gain further on new in the weekahead. November new crop upside should belimited with corn planting delays keeping a biastoward greater 2013 soybean acreage.

Open . . .13.730High . . .13.832Low . . . .13.714Close . . .13.786Change .+0.056

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May 2, 2013 Page 13Nebraska Farm & Ranch - Government

The President’s Overdue, Underwhelming Budgetby Senator Mike Johanns

Long gone are the days when citizens worked theland to pay their share to the crown before beingallowed to keep anything for themselves. I thinkwe can all agree it’s a good thing those days arebehind us. But even though Tax Day is in thebooks, we are still paying the government to coverthis year’s tax burden.

While April 15 is the national tax paymentdeadline, April 18 marks Tax Freedom Day, thepoint at which the total earnings of all Americanssince the beginning of the year surpasses the totaltax bill for the year. In theory, that’s the day whenyou can start keeping the money you’ve workedhard to earn. This date only accounts for thegovernment’s tax revenue, which has been lessthan its expenditures in recent years. If youcalculate the amount it would take to pay off theyear’s expected deficit, you’d be paying thegovernment until May 9.

In the budget proposal submitted to Congress byPresident Obama last week — two months afterthe legal deadline and after both chambers ofCongress already passed their respective spending

plans — President Obama is asking for another$ 1.1 trillion in new taxes to go along with the $1.7trillion he has signed into law since taking office.What’s more unfathomable: despite these taxincreases, the President’s spending plan will neverbalance. It calls for government spending to exceedtax revenue in perpetuity at a time when ourcountry clearly has a spending problem. Toillustrate this spending binge, 2008 governmentspending was $3 trillion and the national debt atthe beginning of that year was $8.9 trillion — stillunacceptably high. However, under the President’splan, the government is projected to spend $5.66trillion annually and the national debt will balloonto $25.4 trillion.

Americans deserve greater accountability oftheir hard-earned tax dollars — especially if thegovernment is asking for an even biggerallowance. Forcing folks to fork over more moneyto help pay for the government’s reckless spendinghabit is unacceptable if not insulting.

Despite the President’s refusal to admit we havea spending problem, I do want to acknowledge his

admission that important programs like SocialSecurity and Medicare are in trouble and must bestrengthened. To his credit, he has proposedadjusting the formula used to calculate SocialSecurity and Medicare cost of living adjustmentsto more accurately reflect inflation rates. But thisis only part of the equation. If the President reallywants to stimulate the economy, he should reversehis record of increased spending and taxes. Moremoney in the pockets of hard-working Americansmeans more money exchanging hands on MainStreet. He should commit to meaningfullyreducing the deficit and forging a path to abalanced budget.

My hope is that the President’s recognition of theunsustainable path of our entitlements is only thefirst step — one that will be followed by additionalmeaningful proposals and real leadership. Thereare willing partners eager to get our country backon course if the President chooses to step up to theplate.

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$890,000 on Nothingby Senator Deb Fischer

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Earlier this month, President Obama releasedhis budget even though it was due on February4th. While the House and Senate have alreadypassed 10-year budget resolutions and thePresident’s proposals have little chance of beingenacted, it is a revealing look at his prioritiesand vision for America. Of particular interestto Nebraskans is how the President’s proposalswould affect agriculture, the backbone of ourlocal economy.

For example, President Obama’s 2014 budgetproposes cuts to the federal crop insuranceprogram. While we need to reduce our deficitand debt, it is counterproductive to undermineproducers who manage risk.

Without crop insurance, only those producersable to purchase their own insurance will beable to afford to farm. Further cuts to thisprogram will discourage participation whichcould increase premiums for producers andraise the cost of food for consumers. Given thesuccess of crop insurance, and in light of lastyear’s severe drought, we should be working tostrengthen this fiscally responsible public-private partnership – not cutting it.

While the President has proposed cuts to cropinsurance, he maintains increased fundinglevels for the Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program (SNAP), also known as“food stamps.” Over four years, spending on thefood stamp program has more than doubled,increasing from $35 billion to around $80billion. This amount accounts for most of thenutrition title, which comprises approximately80 percent of the cost of the Farm Bill. Evenduring times of nationwide economic growth,food stamp spending increased. It is notunreasonable to consider modest changeswithout hurting families in need.

SNAP and agriculture programs have beenenacted together in the Farm Bill since the1960’s, and more recently food stamp fundinghas been one major sticking point holding uppassage of a long-term Farm Bill. Maintainingthe status quo on food stamps while guttingcrop insurance only complicates Farm Billpassage.

The President’s budget also makes a majorshift in how the U.S. provides food aid aroundthe world through the Food for Peace program.

The White House budget would reduce theamount of food purchased from Americanfarmers and ranchers, and spend more to buy itfrom foreign producers or give cash payments toforeign suppliers. We face logistical challengesto getting food to those most in need, and thoseproblems deserve thoughtful deliberation. Thisdoes not mean we should push taxpayer dollarsto foreign suppliers at the expense of highquality American products and jobs.

Despite these and other frustrations, I ampleased the President proposes bringingnegotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnershiptoward a conclusion by the end of 2013 – anambitious goal which could open markets tomore American agriculture products. I hope thePresident continues to pursue avenues of newmarket growth.

As the budget process continues, Congressshould prioritize the programs and policieswhich encourage growth. Agriculture remains abright spot in an otherwise bleak nationaleconomy – we cannot afford to undermine it.

President’s Proposals Would Undermine Agriculture’s Successby Congressman Adrian Smith

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“U.S. government spends $890,000 on nothing” –it sounds like a bad joke, but it’s no laughingmatter.

The Washington Post recently reported, “Thisyear, the government will spend at least $890,000on service fees for bank accounts that havenothing in them. At last count, Uncle Sam has13,712 such accounts, each with a balance of zero.”

The American people are no strangers to reportsof excessive government waste, from roboticsquirrel research to Moroccan pottery classes. Thislatest example, however, comes at a particularlyfrustrating moment as thousands of Americans arestuck waiting for hours in airport terminals withdelayed flights – the result of the Federal AviationAdministration’s (FAA) decision to furloughthousands of air traffic controllers.

Federal law, known as sequestration, requiresthe government to reduce overall spending by fivepercent in each agency, totaling $85 billion for theremainder of the fiscal year. While the $890,000currently spent on unused bank accounts mayseem like a drop in the bucket, it nonethelessproves there is plenty of fat to trim withoutdirectly impacting essential government servicesand jobs.

Like many Nebraskans, I remain concernedabout the federal government’s failure toeffectively target these required – and necessary –budget cuts. Of particular concern is the FAA’scomplete mismanagement of the cost reductions,which has resulted in unnecessary travel delaysacross the nation.

Since 1996, the FAA’s operations budget hasgrown by an astounding 109 percent, from $4.6billion to $9.7 billion; a mere five percent budgetcut would simply return the FAA to 2010 fundinglevels.

Despite two years to prepare for budgetreductions, the FAA chose to provide Congress andthe airline industry less than a week’s noticeregarding its plans to furlough its workforce,showing complete disregard for the travellingpublic.

The FAA has insisted on targeting air trafficcontrollers rather than solely focusing on lower-priority personnel to ensure “morale.” The FAAhas 47,000 employees, of which 15,500 are airtraffic controllers; while I appreciate the hardwork of many federal workers, air trafficcontrollers should be the last ones on the FAA’sbudgetary chopping block.

Rather than selectively ratcheting up the pain ofbudget cuts on American citizens with long delays,the FAA should instead focus on cutting its $500million in spending on consultants, or the $325million spent on supplies and travel.

For months, the administration has argued thatit lacks flexibility to target required budget cuts ina smart, responsible manner that mitigates theimpact on the public. To that end, I havecosponsored several legislative efforts to providethe administration with tools to ensure “essential”federal employees continue to provide vitalservices such as control tower operations.

Most recently, I cosponsored the EssentialServices Act, which would simply require eachfederal government agency head to identify andexempt essential employees from any furloughpolicies, using the same standards created bymultiple administrations during governmentshutdown scenarios.

Unfortunately, the President and my Democratcolleagues continue to oppose any measures toboth achieve needed savings (without tax hikes)and preserve important government functions.

Notably, FAA Administrator Michael Huertarecently testified at a Senate hearing that he does,in fact, have discretion to prioritize spending cuts.If true, then it appears the FAA is more interestedin scoring political points rather than cutting its$2.7 billion in non-personnel operations costs.

I am very disappointed in AdministratorHuerta’s lack of forthrightness with Congress.When asked at the same hearing about the FAA’spossible furlough strategy, Huerta provided onlygeneral statements. Just hours later, FAA officialsprovided detailed furlough plans to airlines – adisturbing move to hide the ball from lawmakers,who were left without the opportunity to mitigatethe impact of extensive furloughs.

I stand ready to work with the President and anyof my colleagues committed to making budget cutsin a smart and efficient manner that preservesessential government services – and my recordproves it.


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These new rules and methods areaimed at providing greater clarityon the basin water supplies andwater uses across the state tofacilitate more effective waterplanning efforts. Director BrianDunnigan said, “These new rulesand methods, which have beendeveloped over the last four years,will serve to provide foundationalinformation on Nebraska’s watersupplies and uses, thus allowingfor more effective coordinatedplanning efforts across the state.”

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— Tuesday, May 14, Scottsbluffand Kearney

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The department has alsodeveloped a web-portal to receivepublic comments related to thedraft rules and methods. To viewmore information, the specifictimes and locations of these forumsor to provide your comments on thedraft rules and methods, visit thedepartment’s website athttp://dnr.ne.gov.

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pounds, which was 6 percent lowerthan March 2012. Nebraska wasalso first in the nation in cattleslaughter in March with 518,000head. The average live weight was1,383 pounds, which was 28 poundsheavier than March 2012.Nebraska was sixth in hogproduction with 643,000 headslaughtered, with an average liveweight of 273 pounds, 5 poundslighter than the previous year.

Total production for cattle andcalves and hogs and pigs last yearwas 6.38 billion pounds, comparedto 5.9 billion pounds in 2011. Cattleand calves production in Nebraskawas 5.1 billion pounds and for hogsand pigs 1.28 billion pounds lastyear. In 2011, cattle and calvesproduction was 4.58 billion pounds,and hogs and pigs production was1.32 billion pounds.

Earlier this year, the USDAreported the value of Nebraska'scorn crop was $9.1 billion andsoybeans $2.9 billion. Thecombined value of Nebraska's corn,soybean, cattle and calves and hogsand pigs last year was $23.27billion.

Nationwide, 2012 production ofcattle and calves and hogs and pigs

totaled 73.5 billion pounds, up 1percent from 2011. Productionincreased 4 percent for hogs andpigs but decreased 1 percent forcattle and calves.

Total 2012 cash receipts frommarketings of meat animalsincreased 6 percent to $90.1 billion.Cattle and calves accounted formore than 75 percent of that total,and hogs and pigs accounted fornearly 25 percent.

The 2012 gross income fromcattle and calves and hogs and pigsfor the United States totaled $90.7billion, up 6 percent from 2011.Gross income for cattle and calvesincreased 8 percent, and hogs andpigs increased 2 percent over theprevious year's gross income.

Cash receipts from marketings ofcattle and calves increased 8percent from $63 billion in 2011 to$67.9 billion in 2012. All cattle andcalf marketings totaled 55.4 billionpounds in 2012, down 1 percentfrom 2011.

Cash receipts from hogs and pigstotaled $22.2 billion during 2012,up 2 percent from 2011. Marketingstotaled 33.3 billion pounds in 2012,up 4 percent from 2011.

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Is There a Best Cow Size for Beef Cattle Producers?

There are individuals in the beef cattle industrywho claim there is a need for smaller brood cows,because smaller cows are more efficient andtherefore more profitable. On the other hand,there are those who claim the larger the cow thebetter, and these generally are those who feedcalves to slaughter. The proponents of both sidesseem to have logical reasons that support theirclaims. So who is right?

Recent work on cow systems at theGudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory, conducted byscientists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln West Central Research and ExtensionCenter, shows that the contribution of dam’sweight to profit is surprisingly different,depending on how and when the offspring aremarketed. While biology is a large player in theanswer, the economics must be considered toformulate an appropriate solution. While largercows may not be as efficient in the pasture, thelarger framed offspring may more thancompensate for this by their feedlot performance.

Costs and revenues covering the years 2002 to2011 were matched with production data recordedfor four consecutive production years. This wasused to evaluate nine different cattle productionsystems or scenarios (Table 1). These ninesystems included four where calves were raisedand sold either as weaned calves, yearlings or fatcattle priced either as live cattle or on a gridsystem. The remaining five systems includedsituations where the calves were not raised, butinstead were purchased as one class of calves andsold as another.

It was found that calves sold as fat cattlegenerally contributed more positively to profit ifthey were from larger cows, with the exception ofthose bought as yearling calves and sold on a gridand those bought as weaned cattle and sold asyearlings, both of which were optimized at thesmall dam size.

Raised animals sold as weaned calves oryearlings also reached optimal returns for thesmallest dams. These results are consistent with

the notion that cow-calf producer’s profits may beincreased with smaller brood cows, includingthose who buy and raise stocker calves. Whencalves were sold as fat cattle, those born to largerdams were generally more profitable than calvesborn to average weight or small dams. The onlyexceptions were those purchased as yearlings andsold as fat cattle on a grid. As a rule, calves frommedium/average sized dams were the leastprofitable compared with either small or largecows. However, in one instance, dam weight nearthe average was the most profitable. This occurredin the fifth scenario (Table 1), where purchasedweaned calves were sold as fat cattle priced on agrid system. In the two scenarios where weanedcalves and yearlings were raised and sold, thesmallest dams provided the greatest contributionto returns, but both the largest and the smallestoutperformed the middle weight cows.

In all cases, the optimum dam weight was notthe same for fat animals sold on a live basis

versus the dam weight for fat animals sold on agrid. This fact adds a layer of complexity to thechoice of marketing fat cattle.

All of these results lead to at least one generalconclusion: contribution to profit is not just amatter of biological efficiency of the cow, butextends to the whole system, including costs andmarket conditions and the performance of the calf.From this work, the answer to the question “Whatis optimal cow size?” is clearly not the same for allproducers.

This work is available in its entirety from theauthors upon request. Matthew Stockton, (308)696-6713, Agricultural Economist, AssistantProfessor, [email protected]; SunilDhoubhadel, (308) 696-6738, Economics ResearchAnalyst, [email protected]; Aaron Stalker,(308) 696-6707, Beef Range Systems Specialist,[email protected], University of Nebraska-Lincoln, West Central Research and ExtensionCenter

Table 1. Summary Results of the Optimum Cow Size for the Nine Production Systems

Scenario Number Production Systems Optimum Cow Size

1 Sell Calves at Weaning Smallest

2 Purchase Weaned Calves, Sell as Yearlings Smallest

3 Sell Raised Yearlings Smallest

4 Purchase Weaned Calves, Sell as Live Fat Cattle Largest

5 Purchase Weaned Calves, Sell as Fat Cattle on a Grid Medium/Large

6 Sell Raised Live Fat Cattle Largest

7 Sell Raised Fat Cattle on a Grid Largest

8 Purchase Yearlings, Sell as Live Fat Cattle Largest

9 Purchase Yearlings, Sell as Fat Cattle on a Grid Smallest


May 2013 Feeder Cattle (CBOT)

Nebraska Weekly Weighted Average Feeder Cattle Report Week Ending: 4/27/2013MARKET: Bassett Livestock Auction – Bassett; Huss Livestock Market LLC – Kearney; Imperial Livestock Auction –Imperial; Lexington Livestock Market – Lexington; Loup City Commission Co. – Loup City; Ogallala Livestock AuctionMarket – Ogallala; Valentine Livestock Auction – Valentine

Receipts: 17,100 Last Week 11,880 Last Year 11,200 Compared to last week, steers sold 4.00 to 5.00 higher and heifers sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Demand was moderate to goodfor all classes of cattle. Few, more offerings this week compared to a year ago, many of the lots below would normally beretained by ranchers and then most would be sold on summer BBQ sales. Majority of the feeder cattle receipts consistedof heifers; some buyers are still in the market for a replacement type female but most the calf hood vaccinated heifers wentto feedlots. Cow/calf pairs and bred cows continue to come to market with many ranchers almost out of feed and summerpastures are growing at a very slow rate. Many areas are in need of moisture and some warm temperatures to get the grassgoing. Feeder supply included 42 percent steers with 69 percent of the total over 600 lbs.

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price

7 . . . . . . . . .324 . . . . . . . .324 . . . . . . .250.00 . . . . . . . .250.00 51 . . . . . . .374-390 . . . . . .381 . . . .195.00-228.00 . . . . .209.70 166 . . . . . .400-445 . . . . . .424 . . . .173.00-201.00 . . . . .191.07 334 . . . . . .450-496 . . . . . .481 . . . .170.00-185.00 . . . . .176.60 688 . . . . . .500-549 . . . . . .531 . . . .157.00-185.00 . . . . .172.22 498 . . . . . .551-590 . . . . . .574 . . . .154.00-179.50 . . . . .171.44 722 . . . . . .600-640 . . . . . .621 . . . .149.50-168.00 . . . . .161.72 401 . . . . . .650-695 . . . . . .667 . . . .141.70-162.50 . . . . .151.71 343 . . . . . .700-740 . . . . . .725 . . . .139.75-149.50 . . . . .146.06 246 . . . . . . .715 . . . . . . . .715 . . . . . . .155.75 . . . . . . . .155.75 292 . . . . . .754-796 . . . . . .769 . . . .133.00-148.25 . . . . .137.93 9 . . . . . . . . .772 . . . . . . . .772 . . . . . . .127.25 . . . . . . . .127.25 73 . . . . . . . .785 . . . . . . . .785 . . . . . . .148.25 . . . . . . . .148.25 559 . . . . . .804-837 . . . . . .827 . . . .125.00-141.75 . . . . .134.59 136 . . . . . . .845 . . . . . . . .845 . . . . . . .140.10 . . . . . . . .140.10 571 . . . . . .854-897 . . . . . .885 . . . .126.85-135.25 . . . . .130.21 6 . . . . . . . . .884 . . . . . . . .884 . . . . . . .121.00 . . . . . . . .121.00 476 . . . . . .900-939 . . . . . .918 . . . .125.25-133.00 . . . . .128.87 49 . . . . . . .950-965 . . . . . .954 . . . .119.50-126.10 . . . . .121.41 71 . . . . . .1010-1043 . . . .1012 . . . .122.25-123.10 . . . . .123.04 10 . . . . . . . .1041 . . . . . . .1041 . . . . . . .116.25 . . . . . . . .116.25 9 . . . . . . . . .1050 . . . . . . .1050 . . . . . . .119.50 . . . . . . . .119.50

Feeder Steers Medium & Large 1-2Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price

6 . . . . . . . . .345 . . . . . . . .345 . . . . . . .190.00 . . . . . . . .190.00 7 . . . . . . . .355-370 . . . . . .361 . . . .169.00-171.00 . . . . .170.12 20 . . . . . . .415-430 . . . . . .422 . . . .182.00-185.00 . . . . .183.38 54 . . . . . . .450-487 . . . . . .480 . . . .160.00-179.00 . . . . .164.03 44 . . . . . . .516-538 . . . . . .531 . . . .151.00-168.50 . . . . .162.60 14 . . . . . . . .560 . . . . . . . .560 . . . . . . .150.50 . . . . . . . .150.50 41 . . . . . . .611-641 . . . . . .629 . . . .140.00-152.50 . . . . .148.04 33 . . . . . . .660-690 . . . . . .673 . . . .144.50-146.50 . . . . .145.59 12 . . . . . . . .734 . . . . . . . .734 . . . . . . .136.25 . . . . . . . .136.25 17 . . . . . . .752-793 . . . . . .774 . . . .125.00-132.50 . . . . .128.43

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price

17 . . . . . . . .349 . . . . . . . .349 . . . .164.50-182.50 . . . . .175.09 81 . . . . . . .362-394 . . . . . .380 . . . .159.00-187.00 . . . . .169.18 165 . . . . . .410-447 . . . . . .433 . . . .155.50-166.50 . . . . .160.01 11 . . . . . . . .422 . . . . . . . .422 . . . . . . .173.00 . . . . . . . .173.00 267 . . . . . .450-496 . . . . . .478 . . . .146.50-165.50 . . . . .159.24 793 . . . . . .500-549 . . . . . .531 . . . .141.50-153.25 . . . . .148.29 71 . . . . . . . .520 . . . . . . . .520 . . . . . . .160.00 . . . . . . . .160.00680 . . . . . .550-595 . . . . . .575 . . . .138.50-151.25 . . . . .145.15 1256 . . . . .600-648 . . . . . .621 . . . .136.50-150.75 . . . . .143.44 20 . . . . . . . .623 . . . . . . . .623 . . . . . . .131.00 . . . . . . . .131.00 10 . . . . . . . .643 . . . . . . . .643 . . . . . . .1070.00 . . . . . . .1070.00 836 . . . . . .653-697 . . . . . .679 . . . .131.25-144.50 . . . . .136.24 22 . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . .129.75 . . . . . . . .129.75 65 . . . . . . . .673 . . . . . . . .673 . . . . . . .1070.00 . . . . . . .1070.00619 . . . . . .700-745 . . . . . .718 . . . .125.50-136.50 . . . . .132.05 40 . . . . . . . .735 . . . . . . . .735 . . . . . . .125.75 . . . . . . . .125.75 86 . . . . . . . .700 . . . . . . . .700 . . . . . . .138.00 . . . . . . . .138.00 1020 . . . . .751-797 . . . . . .771 . . . .123.25-132.50 . . . . .127.45 82 . . . . . . .770-797 . . . . . .783 . . . .120.50-122.60 . . . . .121.56 28 . . . . . . .768-792 . . . . . .783 . . .1030.00-1150.00 . . .1072.01 624 . . . . . .801-849 . . . . . .818 . . . .117.00-127.70 . . . . .125.72 145 . . . . . .813-844 . . . . . .834 . . . .118.00-120.50 . . . . .120.12 52 . . . . . . . .815 . . . . . . . .815 . . . . . . .1150.00 . . . . . . .1150.00 7 . . . . . . . . .847 . . . . . . . .847 . . . . . . .127.85 . . . . . . . .127.85 678 . . . . . .856-885 . . . . . 861 . . . .117.50-126.00 . . . . .121.94 17 . . . . . . . .852 . . . . . . . .852 . . . . . . .123.50 . . . . . . . .123.50 128 . . . . . .900-926 . . . . . .910 . . . .116.00-123.50 . . . . .119.22 27 . . . . . . . .920 . . . . . . . .920 . . . . . . .120.00 . . . . . . . .120.00

Feeder Heifers Medium & Large 1-2Head . . . . . . . . . .Wt . . . . . . . . .Avg Wt . . . . . . . .PriceAvg . . . . . . . . . . . .Price

13 . . . . . . .310-346 . . . . . .330 . . . .152.00-171.00 . . . . .159.19 33 . . . . . . .360-376 . . . . . .374 . . . .156.00-157.00 . . . . .156.15 85 . . . . . . .410-430 . . . . . .419 . . . .142.00-157.50 . . . . .155.26 67 . . . . . . .468-496 . . . . . .484 . . . .139.50-152.25 . . . . .149.78 52 . . . . . . .510-541 . . . . . .523 . . . .135.00-143.50 . . . . .140.18 28 . . . . . . .551-583 . . . . . .567 . . . .136.50-145.00 . . . . .139.75 26 . . . . . . . .580 . . . . . . . .580 . . . . . . .140.50 . . . . . . . .140.50 27 . . . . . . .608-625 . . . . . .611 . . . .125.00-135.25 . . . . .133.31 42 . . . . . . .650-698 . . . . . .660 . . . .123.00-133.00 . . . . .130.88 16 . . . . . . . .735 . . . . . . . .735 . . . . . . .127.75 . . . . . . . .127.75 12 . . . . . . . .772 . . . . . . . .772 . . . . . . .125.50 . . . . . . . .125.50

Week Ending 4/26/2013Eastern Nebraska: Compared to last week:

alfalfa hay, grass hay, ground/delivered hay anddehy pellets sold steady on a light test. Corn stalkbales continue to be sought after from ranchersand feedlots alike. Corn planting has been at astandstill due to the cold wet weather across mostof the state. Some area contacts reporting soiltemperatures in the high 30’s which is still toocold for corn to germinate. Prices are dollars perton FOB (freight on buyer) stack in medium tolarge square bales and rounds, unless otherwisenoted. Prices from the most recent reported sales.Nebraska Department of Agriculture has a hayand forage directory available atwww.agr.state.ne.us click on Hay Information.

Northeast/Central Nebraska: Alfalfa:Premium large rounds 250.00-275.00; Good largerounds 225.00-230.00. Grass Hay: Good largerounds 210.00-235.00. Cornstalks round bales90.00-100.00, few 110.00-125.00. Dehydratedalfalfa pellets, 17 percent protein and meal:360.00.

Platte Valley area of Nebraska: Alfalfa:Premium small squares bales 350.00- 365.00.Good large rounds 225.00-230.00. Corn stalkslarge round bales 90.00- 100.00. Alfalfaground/del 250.00-260.00; blended alfalfa 50/50blend by weight 200.00-230.00. Corn stalksground/del 130.00-140.00. Dehydrated alfalfa pel-lets, 17 percent protein: 330.00 alfalfa meal336.00-337.00.

Western Nebraska: All classes are tradingsteady. Supply remains light on all classes withthe majority of the remaining inventory consist-ing of third and fourth cutting hay with most pro-ducers being sold out. Buyers continue to pur-chase hay on an as need basis as a way to mitigatecosts until pasture land and new crop haybecomes available. The spread between high qual-ity and dry stock hay is narrowing with price andavailability being the limiting factor, not quality.Cooler than normal temperatures coupled withanother bout of moisture this week limited thenumber of suitable days of field work delaying theplanting of sugar beets, oats, and spring wheat.More spring storms blanketed the region whichincreased Wyoming's snowpack level to 100 per-cent of average. According to USDA NASS top soilmoisture is rated 71 percent adequate to surplus.However the range and pasture conditions haveyet to see the benefit of the recent moisture with61 percent rated poor to very poor. According toUSDA NASS Nebraska range and pasture contin-ued to show little growth due to the cooler weath-er, further stressing the already limited foragesupply as producers are forced to continue feed-ing. Trading activity was slow on moderatedemand. All prices dollars per ton FOB stack inlarge square bales and rounds, unless otherwisenoted. Most horse hay sold in small squares.Prices are from the most recent reported sales.

Alfalfa Large Squares: Supreme 255.00; Good210.00. Ground and delivered 220.00. No reportedquotes for other classes of hay.

NEBRASKA HAY SUMMARY

5 Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter CattleWeek Ending: 4/28/13 Confirmed: 98,080 Week Ago: 74,292 Year Ago: 88,352

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

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

Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,849 . . . . . . . . .1,270-1,550 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-130.00 1,431 . . . . . . . . . . .127.4765 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,975 . . . . . . . . .1,250-1,475 . . . . . . . . . . .127.00-130.00 1,350 . . . . . . . . . . .128.6235 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,014 . . . . . . . .1,125-1,425 . . . . . . . . . . .126.00-130.00 1,279 . . . . . . . . . . .128.060 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 . . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,300 . . . . . . . . . . .126.00-128.00 1,239 . . . . . . . . . . .126.59

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

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

Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,205 . . . . . . . . .1,200-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .124.00-130.00 1,307 . . . . . . . . . . .127.5765 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,152 . . . . . . . . .1,100-1,360 . . . . . . . . . . .126.00-130.00 1,243 . . . . . . . . . . .128.0535 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,940 . . . . . . . . .1,075-1,400 . . . . . . . . . . .126.00-130.00 1,175 . . . . . . . . . . .128.280 - 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,940 . . . . . . . . . .787-972 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-204.00 891 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.2765 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,448 . . . . . . . . . .752-950 . . . . . . . . . . . . .200.00-204.00 872 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.5735 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,286 . . . . . . . . . .784-900 . . . . . . . . . . . . .201.00-204.00 846 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.720 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -

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

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Over 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,272 . . . . . . . . . .720-947 . . . . . . . . . . . . .198.00-206.00 816 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.5865 - 80% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,605 . . . . . . . . . .709-864 . . . . . . . . . . . . .199.75-204.00 783 . . . . . . . . . . . .203.7735 - 65% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,139 . . . . . . . . . .704-803 . . . . . . . . . . . . .201.00-204.00 730 . . . . . . . . . . . .201.480 - 35% Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -

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Live FOB Steer . . . . . .22,042 . . . . . . .1,335 . . . . . .128.10Live FOB Heifer . . . . .12,297 . . . . . . .1,232 . . . . . . .128.02Dressed Del Steer . . .17,674 . . . . . . .873 . . . . . . . .203.51Dressed Del Heifer . . .13,016 . . . . . . .781 . . . . . . . .203.16

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Live FOB Steer . . . . . .20,221 . . . . . . .1,315 . . . . . . .126.30Live FOB Heifer . . . . .17,755 . . . . . . .1,221 . . . . . . .126.27Dressed Del Steer . . .12,071 . . . . . . .885 . . . . . . . .200.43Dressed Del Heifer . . .7,425 . . . . . . . .777 . . . . . . . .199.29

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Live FOB Steer . . . . . .29,336 . . . . . . .1,308 . . . . . . .119.76Live FOB Heifer . . . . .26,692 . . . . . . .1,194 . . . . . . .119.85Dressed Del Steer . . .11,139 . . . . . . .877 . . . . . . . .193.34Dressed Del Heifer . . .5,129 . . . . . . . .824 . . . . . . . .192.61

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,

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• St. Joseph Sheep - Week Ending Monday, April 22, 2013 •Prior Week Slaughtered Lamb Head Count -- Formula : Domestic - 11,660; Imported - 0

Slaughtered Owned Sheep: Domestic: 4,416 Head; Carcass Wt: 73-134 Lbs.; Wtd Avg Wt: 93.8;

Wtd avg. Dressing: 51.2; choice or better; 95.9% YG 62.1%

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

170 . . . .under 55 lbs . . . . . .40.3 . . . . . . .230.00 - 360.00 . . . . . . . .259.53

1,007 . . . .55-65 lbs . . . . . . .63.7 . . . . . . . .210.00 - 268.89 . . . . . . . .249.83

3,132 . . . .65-75 lbs . . . . . . .69.3 . . . . . . .218.82 - 280.00 . . . . . . . .231.57

3,303 . . . .75-85 lbs . . . . . . .81.5 . . . . . . . .200.31 - 291.00 . . . . . . . .234.61

3,638 . . .over 85 lbs . . . . . .101.9 . . . . . . .190.00 - 233.76 . . . . . . . .210.83

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June 2013 Live Cattle (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open .140.025High . .140.125Low . .139.725Close .140.025Change +0.525

Hogs

June 2013 Hogs (CBOT) - Daily Chart

Open . . .92.350High . . .93.050Low . . . .92.200Close . . .92.950Change .+0.375

Jun. 13 May 13 FeederSupport: 12085 13717Resistance 12405 14367

Cattle trade has been pretty sideways to startthe week, with outside markets limiting gains. TheApril live cattle are 5 lower and feeders are 180lower with the corn bounce adding pressure. JuneLive Cattle futures have challenged recent highsat $123.50, so we are close to a breakout to theupside on the chart if better cash trade could movethings higher. The cutout is strong on the weekwith choice $6.70 higher at 199.49 and select up5.43 at 189.86. The choice select spread has start-ed to indicate that the feedlots have improved

their currentness. Tighter showlists and the boxedbeef trade should open the door for higher cashtrade this week after some business got done at$128, which was steady on the week. Outside mar-kets have limited buying enthusiasm so far.Hedgers call with questions.

Lean hog trade has traded sideways firmer tostart the week with seasonally dipping numberspartially offsetting outside market weakness. Forthe week June futures are up 40 with some upsidemomentum still in play. We moved above the$90.70 50-day moving average providing the nextupside target at $93, the early April high, andtrade is just below that area. Above there the 100-day would be the next chart resistance level up at$95.40. Cash has been helped by tighter numbersof finished pigs, while the cutout has slipped a biton the poor weather. The dollar as turned softer,which should help exports, while packers needmore cutout strength to turn margins good.Hedgers call with questions, and focus on marginslooking forward.

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Even a healthy snowpack in the RockyMountains is not enough to encourage farmersto dash into the 2013 growing season withoutsome serious thought on how to manage theiroperations this year. Up from 20 percent ofaverage in some basins, the 100 percent ofaverage coverage now blanketing the Coloradoand Wyoming mountains can produce a boom orbust runoff, depending on the weather.

Managers of the three large irrigationdistricts in the Panhandle voiced theirthoughts on how the summer could play out. Atthis point, with about 270,000 acre-feet ofwater “in the bank,” they all propose caution,even to alfalfa producers who are eager to getthat first water on the crop.

Gary Hergert, soils specialist at the UNLPanhandle Research and Extension Center,said producers must take into considerationtheir whole farming system, not just irrigation.In fact, he said, “the prevent plant insurance isa wild card. It’s a complicated issue, and aboutall they can do is use their best guestimate, andhope they have enough pieces of information tomake it a good one.”

Farmers are faced with several issues as theyget into the 2013 growing season. DennisStrauch, manager of the Pathfinder IrrigationDistrict, said the first irrigation is veryimportant, especially in their system where theInland Lakes must be filled before farmers canbegin irrigating their crops. Once the PIDsystem begins deliveries, the goal is to get asmany days of water as possible onto the crops.This could incorporate rotating delivery dates,reducing amounts step by step, and dailymonitoring of water levels. “The whole idea isto buy time, minimize losses, and giveproducers the flexibility they need,” Strauchsaid.

To move ahead as quickly as possible,Strauch expects the PID to begin transferringwater to the Inland Lakes early this week, aprocess that will last about 17 days.

FID manager Kevin Adams said return flows,or the lack of them, are impacting his district’sfarmers. The district has experienced a 17percent reduction in its supplemental storageto meet demand because return flow hasdeclined. “It’s an intricate system,” Adams toldthe gathering. “Most of the stream flow andaquifer are built by the three large systems.”

Rick Preston, manager of the GFL district,said a tremendous snowpack is critical to areairrigators because they have no ability to storewater for later use. The GFL diversion fromWhalen dam east of Guernsey, Wyo., has a 64percent efficiency rating. The rest of itevaporates or soaks into the ground during thedelivery process. “We live or die on thoseefficiencies,” he said. “We tend to be edgy aboutgetting water to where it’s needed the most.”

According to Preston, the pivots have affectedreturn flows. He noted that the labor issueshave been resolved, but farmers do not use lesswater. He said there is no deep percolation tobe used again. Depletions mean more demandon the river, and that means more demand onstorage.

“It’s frustrating,” Preston said. “It all affectsthe system from one end to the other.”

Water management is not the only thingproducers have to consider this year. Withoutenough water in the system, growers areinvestigating the options in the USDAinsurance program, prevented plant. Underthis program, farmers who do not have enoughwater to raise their normal crops may, under abarrage of rules and regulations, apply forprevent plant coverage. This protects thefarmer from complete loss on his crop.

According to David Petersen, RCIS, areaclaims supervisor, farmers have options, but

must meet a list of qualifications, and followthe rules and regulations to the letter. Thenumber of acres and how they are used arecritical. The “reasonable expectation” ofadequate water is key to a successful preventplant insurance experience, Petersen said.

“It’s still an uncertain water year,” Hergertsaid. “With this moisture we’ve received, iftheir tillage is done, they’re in beautifulcondition. When it warms up, they plant, andthey’re ready to go.” Those who still need to gettheir fields ready, are the same as throwingaway the moisture that arrived during the pasttwo to three weeks, he said.

Following Thursday’s meeting, which washeld at the Gering Civic Center and attendedby about 70 people, including farmers, watermanagers, seed salesmen, insurance agentsand representatives of other segments of areainterests, whose opinions of the currentsituation were plentiful, but not many wereoverly optimistic.

“We aren’t out of the woods yet,” said TimSchwartzkopf, a Mitchell area farmer. “Thismoisture is a plus, and we’re on the right track,but it’s still a scary situation.”

Visiting with Schwartzkopf was DannyGifford, a Pioneer seed representative, whoagrees. “There are still a lot of nervousfarmers,” he said. “It’s improved, but we stillneed a lot of help.” Timing of the snowmeltrunoff as well as demand, are still unknowns,he said. However, he noted that more efficientirrigation, and more drought-tolerant seed willhelp in the future, even though they are notcure-alls,

“We’re all in the same boat, going toward thesame goal,” Gifford said.

The irrigation districts will have a clearerpicture of their heading after they meet earlynext month.

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Paul Hammel, The Omaha World-Herald

LINCOLN, Neb. — The state would be poisedto gain a $300 million wind farm under a billgiven resounding initial approval Wednesday,April 24.

The measure would provide a sales taxexemption for the purchase of turbines, towersand other wind-farm components — a tax breakthat nearby states Iowa, Kansas and Oklahomahave parlayed into a wind-energy boom.

Meanwhile, Nebraska has lagged behind,ranking 26th of the 39 states that generatewind energy, despite having the fourth-bestwind resources in the country.

Iowa generates more than 13 times as muchwind power as Nebraska — 4,536 megawatts to337. And Nebraska ranks last among itsneighboring states.

Proponents of Legislative Bill 104 said thestate needs to act now if it wants to develop itsabundant wind resources, because a majorwind-energy incentive — a federal productiontax credit — is scheduled to expire at the end ofthe year.

"This discussion is extremely important andtime-sensitive. It's as important as anydecision being made this year," said State Sen.Galen Hadley of Kearney.

He said Nebraska just lost a major company,Facebook, to Iowa in part because the techgiant wanted access to wind energy to power aproposed data center. Facebook has a corporategoal of utilizing 25 percent renewable energy.

Sen. Steve Lathrop of Omaha, who made LB104 his priority bill, said wind farms provide aneeded boost for rural areas.

Lathrop said a 200-megawatt wind farmplanned near Allen in northeast Nebraskawould provide lease payments to locallandowners of $10,000 to $15,000 per turbine,create 200 construction jobs and 12 to 16permanent jobs, and pay $700,000 a year inlocal taxes.

TradeWind Energy will decide soon whetherit will build in Nebraska or elsewhere, Lathropsaid, so the Legislature cannot wait.

But critics, including Gov. Dave Heineman,have said the measure and another wind billshould wait until next year, after theLegislature completes a major study of statetax breaks.

Sens. Beau McCoy of Omaha and CharlieJanssen of Fremont said that there's noguarantee that the federal incentives won't berenewed and that tax breaks for wind farmsshould be weighed against other tax breaks.

Heineman has said lawmakers shouldprovide tax breaks for retirees, militaryveterans and other regular Nebraskans beforegiving a tax exemption to an out-of-state windcompany. TradeWind has its headquarters inLenexa, Kan.

McCoy questioned how the Legislature couldafford LB 104, and its $7.8 million estimatedcost, along with another wind bill, LB 402, thatis designed to help smaller turbine farms. Thatmeasure has a $6.7 million estimated cost.

The Legislature has about $41 million tospend on new bills, and spending one-third ofthat on wind is probably too much, McCoy said.

But Sen. Heath Mello of Omaha, chairman ofthe budget-writing Appropriations Committeeand sponsor of LB 402, said both bills can bepassed and funded with some adjustments.

Mello said his bill would amend a currentlaw, the Community Based EnergyDevelopment Act, to lower thresholds for localinvestment, making it easier for projects toqualify for a sales tax break.

Meanwhile, LB 104 simply grants a taxexemption if a project invests enough money.

The bills have caused some disagreementamong wind-energy proponents.

Some groups, like the Nebraska FarmersUnion and Center for Rural Affairs, have saidthey support LB 402 because it would createmore economic development in rural areas byrequiring purchases from Nebraska to qualifyfor tax breaks. The Sierra Club supports bothbills.

Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha criticized LB104 as being only about investors. But severalrural senators said any wind energydevelopment provides an unmatchedopportunity to help revitalize small towns.

Frank Costanza, a representative ofTradeWind, said the company prefers LB 104because it would cost less to qualify for a taxexemption. The bill would allow the company tocharge the lowest rates possible to itscustomers.

The company estimates that Nebraska's lackof a sales tax break adds 10 percent to 15percent to the production cost of wind power,thus making it uncompetitive with powerproduced in states that provide such taxadvantages.

Derek Sunderman of TradeWinds said thatthe company expects to gain about $15 millionin tax breaks for its proposed wind farm butthat it would generate about $40 million in newtax revenue.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Strong leadershipby U.S. government officials in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations will yieldpositive results for American agriculture, theAmerican Farm Bureau Federation toldCongress last week.

Bob Hanson, president of Montana FarmBureau and an AFBF board member, testifiedbefore the Senate Finance Committeeregarding the Asia-Pacific region, which hesaid holds great promise for U.S. agricultureand its role as the food supplier.

"The major issue in trade now for the Asia-Pacific region is progress on the Trans-PacificPartnership negotiations and the addition ofJapan to these talks," Hanson said. "The aimof the negotiations is to reach acomprehensive, high-standard agreementthat will improve the conditions of tradebetween the participating countries, whichcurrently include Australia, Brunei, Canada,Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru,Singapore, Vietnam and the United States."

Japan is the United States’ fourth-largestagricultural export destination, with $13.5billion in sales in 2012.

"While Japan is a top market for U.S.agricultural exports of wheat, corn, soybeans,beef and pork, it also has many restrictivepolicies in place that inhibit U.S. agriculturalimports, such as substantial tariffs on dairy,horticulture, rice and other products, alongwith various sanitary and phytosanitarybarriers," Hanson said.

Hanson urged Congress to take a strongleadership role in the TPP negotiations,especially regarding the addition of Japan tothe talks.

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LINCOLN — Fellowship applications forNebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Group 33 are nowavailable for men and women involved inproduction agriculture or agribusiness.

"Up to 30 motivated men and women withdemonstrated leadership potential will beselected from five geographic districts acrossour state," said Terry Hejny, Nebraska LEADprogram director.

In addition to monthly three-day seminarsfrom mid-September through early April,Nebraska LEAD fellows also participate in a10-day national study/travel seminar and atwo-week international study/travel seminar.

Seminar themes include leadershipassessment and potential, natural resourcesand energy, agricultural policy, leadershipthrough communication, the political process,global perspectives, nuclear energy, socialissues, understanding and developingleadership skills, agribusiness andmarketing, advances in health care and theresources and people of Nebraska’sPanhandle, Hejny said.

The Nebraska LEAD Program is designedto prepare spokespersons, problem-solversand decision makers for Nebraska and itsagricultural industry.

In its 32nd year, the program is operated bythe Nebraska Agricultural LeadershipCouncil, a nonprofit organization, incollaboration with the University ofNebraska’s Institute of Agriculture andNatural Resources.

Applications are due no later than June 15and are available via e-mail from theNebraska LEAD Program. Contact Shana [email protected] for applications or moreinformation.

You also can request an application bywriting Room 318, Biochemistry Hall,University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 68583-0763,or by calling 402-472-6810. You can visithttp://www.lead.unl.edu for informationabout the selection process.

LEADApplicationsNow AvailableMartha Stoddard, The Omaha World-Herald

LINCOLN — A Nebraska ranch family thathas handed down an ethic of conservation fromfather to son was honored Friday for itsstewardship.

Gov. Dave Heineman announced the Beelfamily of Johnstown as the recipients of the2013 Leopold Conservation Award.

The award, named in honor of world-renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, ispresented to agricultural families in Nebraskawho practice responsible land stewardship andmanagement.

"Conservation on private land is somethingNebraskans do very well," the governor said.

The Beel brothers, Frank, Henry and Adam,along with wives Jennifer, Mary and Jenny,operate a nearly 22,000-acre cattle operationalong the border between Brown and CherryCounties.

Their grandfather, Henry O. Beel, bought thefamily land in 1937. His son, Henry C. Beel,joined him 23 years later.

The third generation took over the ranch in1990.

Frank Beel said the older generations passedon the importance of treating the land with careand the brothers now are teaching the sameattitude to their children.

"Because God owns it, I must take the bestcare of it I can," he said.

Ranch records show that Henry O. Beelentered into the first of many conservationplans for the ranch in 1945.

He developed a soil and water plan allowingfor rotational grazing, weed mowing, seeding ofwheat and well placement.

In more recent years, the brothers have spentnumerous hours planning, designing andcoordinating the installation of 32 miles ofpipeline across the ranch. The system included89 hydrants, six wells and 45 new tanks.

Along with 67 existing windmills and tanks,the system provides a water supply in everypasture on the ranch, allowing them to takebest advantage of a grazing rotation.

The effort proved valuable during last year'sdrought, allowing them to maintain their cattlenumber during the second driest season onrecord.

In 2004, the Beels signed a 10-year wildlifemanagement program agreement. Under it,they created wildlife sanctuaries that now offerexceptional viewing of birds and other wildlife.

The Beels also host and educate people whootherwise would not be exposed to ranch life.

"The Beel family has always been and alwayswill be excellent stewards of the naturalresources that they are entrusted with," saidDennis Bauer of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cooperative Extension, in a letter ofsupport.

The Sand County Foundation, a nonprofitorganization based in Madison, Wis., teams upwith local groups to present awards in ninestates.

In Nebraska, the program is co-sponsored bythe Nebraska Cattlemen and Cargill.

The Beels will receive $10,000 and a Leopoldcrystal, which will be presented at theNebraska Cattlemen's annual convention inDecember.

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users in the future, saying it could jeopardize avariety of ongoing water management projects inthe Platte River Basin.

The bill, according to the Central Platte NRD,would provide compensation to Republican RiverBasin surface-water projects for loss of water dueto the Republican River Compact.

This past week, a Natural Resources Committeeamendment, adopted 26-0, replaced the bill. Theamended bill would require the Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) to provide compensationto affected water users equal to the currentcompensation for dry-year leases used by naturalresources districts.

An amendment introduced by Sen. MarkChristensen of Imperial, adopted 27-0, wouldplace a $10 million limit on compensationprovided to landowners under the bill. For bothfiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15, $5 million wouldbe transferred from the state's general fund to itswater resources cash fund.

The bill would direct $10 million to pay surface-water irrigators as much as $150 an acre per yearfor two years as compensation for the loss ofwater. Of that, $6.6 million would come from afund the Legislature has been paying into since2007. The other $3.4 million would be newspending from the general fund.

The measure also would set policy so the $150-an-acre yearly payment could be increased to$300.

During their meeting, Central Platte NRD boardmembers agreed to contact local senators andofficials to express their concerns that makingpayments to a select group of irrigation districtsthat haven't been deprived of their property rightswill be seen as unfair by those who don't receivepayments and could invite litigation for similarcompensation in the future.

According to Central Platte NRD, there aregrave concerns about LB522, particularly for theCentral Platte NRD, as the ongoing funding ofseveral of the district's water managementprojects may be cut off from 40 percent to 60percent of funding previously committed by thestate, involving literally millions of dollars.

The Central Platte NRD has formal contractswith the DNR and would be left holding the bagfor remaining costs if the funding is taken outfrom under the district, according to the NRD. Theprojects are integral to providing offset water for

the Platte River required by the Central PlatteNRD Integrated Management Plan and the StateBasinwide Plan.

Christensen selected LB522 as his priority billin this legislative session. He said the bill seeks tosettle a state policy issue regarding the power andobligations the DNR should have when sendingclosing notices to surface-water appropriators andusers during a compact call year.

The DNR adopted a regulation in 2006 toprohibit surface-water appropriators from storingor diverting in-stream flows in order to complywith an interstate compact. A 2007 negotiationbetween the department and landownersestablished a compensation schedule for thoseunable to access surface water for irrigation.

Christensen said currently, surface water usersin the Republican River Basin have been issuedclosing notices by DNR to prohibit the storing anddiversion of such water, requiring it to passthrough Nebraska's dam projects to Kansas.

"This is great for compliance with theRepublican River Compact, but not so good if it isdone without compensation for our local economyand future precedents," he said.

Christensen said LB522 would require the stateto compensate users when DNR issues closingnotices to comply with a compact or decree.

Prior to this year, he said, the state has paid forwater users to forgo the use of surface water.

What concerns Christensen is if DNR can shutoff surface-water irrigation without compensation,"then what is to stop them from shutting offgroundwater irrigation without compensation?"

"If the argument is that the state owns surfacewater, so it has no obligation to compensate forwater passing through to Kansas, then the sameargument can be used with groundwater," he said.

Christensen said that economically, thatprecedent is unwise and bad for agriculture inNebraska.

"It would definitely not be good news forsouthwest Nebraska, or in the future for thePlatte River Basin," he said.

Christensen said Nebraska needs to decide as astate whether it is going to compensate its waterusers to forgo the use of water.

"Injecting uncertainty from year to year into ourag economy is not wise," Christensen said.

CENTRAL PLATTE NRD BOARD CONCERNED ABOUT LB522Continued from page 1



May 16 - Humboldt (Richardson County)Humboldt Flower Show; Richardson County AgBuilding. Flower show with lunch served. (402) 855-2485 www.ci.humboldt.ne.us

May 17-18 - Kearney (Buffalo County) NebraskaWine and Jazz Festival; Downtown, 25th &Central Ave. Listen to jazz from Nebraska musiciansand choose your favorites from the wine store andlocal food vendors. Fri, 5-11pm; Sat, 3-11pm, $20(308) 237-3114 www.kearneyfoundation.org/nebraska-wine-jazzfestival

May 18 - Ashland (Saunders County) Mud,Sweat and Beers run; Quarry Oaks.www.mudsweatandbeerrun.com

May 18 - Chadron (Dawes County) ChadronAdventure Race and Free Park Entry Day;Chadron State Park. Chadron State Park Racerslocate checkpoints along the route via running, hik-ing, mountain biking and kayaking. (308) 432-6297www.angrycowadventures.com

May 18 - Crawford (Dawes County) Free ParkDay at Fort Robinson State Park; Fort RobinsonState Park. Free jeep rides, horse drawn tours, kids'fishing derby and BBQ. No park permits or fishingpermits required. 9am-4pm, Free. (308) 665-2900www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov

May 18 - Grand Island (Hall County) LincolnHighway Classic Car Show; Stuhr Museum of thePrairie Pioneer, 3133 W. Hwy 34. Celebrate the 100thAnniversary of the Lincoln Highway with a day ofclassic cars, historic programs and more. 9am-5pm,$8-$10 (308) 385-5316 www.stuhrmuseum.org

May 18 - North Platte (Lincoln County)Woofstock; Memorial Park, 1100 4th St. Aday for thedogs in the park! Look—alike contests, grooming andactivities. 10am-2pm (308) 650-7297 www.pphs.com

May 18 - Waverly (Lancaster County) CampCreek Threshers Swap Meet; Camp CreekThreshers Show Grounds, 17200 Bluff Rd.Machinery, tractors, parts and equipment and fleamarket. 6:30am-3pm, Free. (402) 489-1680www.ccthreshers.org

May 18-19 - Louisville (Cass County) Becomingan Outdoors Family Camp (BOF); Platte RiverState Park. Learn outdoor skills including fishing,camping, kayaking, shooting, hiking and more.Events begin at 8am Sat, $99/family (402) 471-5547www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov

May 18-19 - Springfield (Sarpy County) 2013Spring Art Festival; Weiss Studios, 13603 Pflug Rd.Art festival featuring the work of self-taught artistCarl Weiss and his son Adam. Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat,11am-5pm carlweissart.com

May 18-19 - Valentine (Cherry County) OutlawTrail Scenic Byway Trail Ride; Trail ride toNiobrara River Ranch. Enjoy the scenic beauty of DocMiddleton Country on Nebraska's Outlaw Trail.(402) 376-1164 www.nebraskaoutlawtrail.org

May 19 - Grand Island (Hall County) 28thAnnual Vintage & Classic Wheels Swap Meet;Grand Island Mall parking lot. 7pm Rick Deaton(308) 379-1529

May 19 - Papillion (Sarpy County) 2013Papillion Half Marathon; Papillion/La VistaSouth Stadium. Half marathon and 10K fun walk.7:45am (402) 597-2041 www.papillionhalfmarathon.com

May 24 - Humboldt (Richardson County)Memorial Day BBQ; City-wide Celebrate with aBBQ, ice cream social and Happy Czechs Polka band.5-8pm (402) 862-2821 www.ci.humboldt.ne.us

May 24-26 - Superior (Nuckolls County)Victorian Festival; City-wide Celebrate the her-itage of Superior. Parade, children's activities, food,Victorian tea honoring Lady Vestey, craft fair, dancesand more. 9am-4pm Sherry Kniep (402) 879-3419www.victorianfestival.info

May 24-Aug 23 - Papillion (Sarpy County)Summer Concert Series; Shadow Lake TowneCenter, Hwy 370 & 72nd St. 6:30-8:30pm (402) 332-5771 www.shadowlakeshopping.com

May 24-Aug 30 - Lincoln (Lancaster County)13th Annual Friday Nights Live Concert Series;South Pointe Pavillions Shopping Center, 27th &Pine Lake Rd. Enjoy everything from R&B to rock tojazz. Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm, Free Julie Lattimer (402)421-2114 www.southpointeshopping.com

May 24-June 2 - Grand Island (Hall County)Appaloosa Horse Show: Fonner Park, 700 E.Stolley Park Rd. Featuring young horse enthusiastsfrom across the state. (308) 380-7599 www.neapp.org

May 25 - Beatrice (Gage County) MonumentalFiddling Championship; Homestead NationalMonument of America, 8523 W. NE Hwy 4. A day ofmusic and competition with fiddlers and musicians ofall ages. 10am-9pm, Free. Merrith Baughman (402)223-3514 www.nps.gov/home

May 25 - Niobrara (Knox County) BuffaloCookout and Interpretive Program; NiobraraState Park, Niobrara State Park Group Lodge. 6pm,$6-$9. (402) 857-3373 www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov

May 25 - Odell (Gage County) Odell Run forFun; City park. Includes 1 mile, 5K and 10K races.7am, $10-$20 Jill Scheele (402) 766-4377 www.odell-nebraska.us

May 25-26 - Ainsworth (Brown County) 4thAnnual Ainsworth Tractor and Truck Pull; N.Old Hwy 7. Antique tractor and truck pull. (402) 760-1324

May 25-27 - Brownville (Nemaha County)Spring Flea Market; Main St. More than 200 ven-dors from across the United States. Antiques, flowers,jewelry, collectibles and food. Free. Charles Anderson(402) 488-0070 www.brownville-ne.com

May 25-27 - Kearney (Buffalo County) FortKearny State Historical Park's Memorial DayWeekend Event; 1020 V Rd. Living history demon-strations and cannon firing at 2pm daily. 9am-5pm,Park permit required, plus $1-$2 admission (308)865-5305 www.outdoornebraska.ne.gov

May 26 - Atkinson (Holt County) Atkinson HalfMarathon & Festival of Arts and Agriculture;Downtown. A $1,000 prize in the men and women'sdivisions! Marathon is followed by a street festivalwith local musicians, painters, photographers, arti-sans, farmers and entertainers. 7:30am-3:00pmwww.atkinsonhalfmarathon.org

May 27 - Omaha (Douglas County) OldFashioned Memorial Day Observance; ProspectHill Cemetery, 3202 Parker St. Featuring a 40-piecebrass band, re-enactors, a 21-musket salute, CivilWar discussions and a tribute to Anna Wilson, anearly Omaha businesswoman. 10:45am - noon, Free.(402) 490-8410 www.prospecthillomaha.org

May 31-June 1 - Norfolk (Madison County)Midwest Bikefest; Off Road Ranch, 2900 Old Hwy 8.Bands, poker run, vendors and beer garden. (402)844-5464 www.offroadranch.net

May 31-June 2 - Loup City (Sherman County)Polish Days; Main St. Ethnic festival with music,dancing, melodrama, food vendors and games. (308)745-0430 www.loupcity.com

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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 - KOSCH SIDE MOUNT MOWER, (308)

587-2344

NE - EMERSON DOUBLE VICON DISC, (308)

544-6421

NE - VICON 3 PT DISC MOWER, (308) 544-

6421

11000033 -- SSWWAATTHHEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - LATE 70’S 21’ PULL-TYPE WINDROW

DRAPER, $750.00, (580) 829-2543

11000055 -- RRAAKKEESS


NE - LH CHANNEL IRON FRAME ON NH56

OVER 56B SIDE RAKE, AND A WHEEL, (308)

587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

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

2114

11000066 -- BBAALLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BALER BELTS AND CHAINS; BEARINGS

& FLANGES, (308) 587-2344

NE - BELTS FOR MOST BALERS &

SWATHERS, (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

11000077 -- BBAALLEE MMOOVVEERRSS//FFEEEEDDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - NEW EMERSON BALE MOVER-FEED-

ERS, (308) 544-6421

ID - NEW HOLLAND BALE WAGONS, WWW.

BALEWAGON. COM. ALL MODELS/PARTS, CAN

DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE., (208) 880-2889

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,

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. JIM,,

(208) 880-2889

FFOORR SSAALLEE

ID - NEW HOLLAND’S-ALL MODELS/PARTS.

CAN DELIVER/FINANCE/TRADE. WWW.

BALEWAGON. COM, (208) 880-2889

CO - NEW HOLLAND 1063 BALE WAGON:

160 BALE CAPACITY. EXCELLANT CONDI-

TION & READY TO GO TO WORK! WITH

REMOTE CONTROLS IN EXCELLENT CONDI-

TION. CALL AND LEAVE MESSAGE., (970)

302-3888

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

WENZ SERVICE 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 - 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.

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

11110022 -- LLOOAADDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

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 RREENNTT

NE - FOR SALE: SWEEP BLADES AND ROL-

LABLE BORON DISC BLADES. JESS PUT-

NAM DISC ROLLING. OVERTON NEBR. FULL-

TIME BUSINESS WITH OVER 30 YRS. EXPE-

RIENCE. WE ALSO INSTALL BLADES! CALL:

800-987-6612 OR CELL NUMBER:, (308)

325-0050

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - DISK BLADES AND BEARINGS, (308)

587-2344

11110055 -- DDIISSKKSS


11110066 -- PPLLOOWWSS AANNDD SSWWEEEEPP PPLLOOWWSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - NEW FLEX KING PICKER WHEELS,

(308) 995-5515

11110099 -- PPLLAANNTTEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - C-IH 12R36” VERTICAL FOLD 3 PT,

ALWAYS SHEDDED, (308) 995-5515

NE - 16 JD 3 BUSHEL BOXES W/RADIAL

BEAN METERS. $300 PER ROW. WILL SEPA-

RATE., (308) 380-7161

NE - JD REFUGE BOX WITH CARRIER,

$500.00, (308) 380-7161

11111100 -- SSEEEEDDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 4010 CONCORD AIR SEEDER. 308-360-

0377 OR, (308) 282-1330

11111111 -- DDRRIILLLLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - !! ROUND CAPS !! THE ULTIMATE

GRAIN DRILL PRESS WHEEL CAP! COVERS

COMPLETE FACE OF WHEEL. CONVERTS V

FACED WHEELS TO ROUND FACE FOR BET-

TER FLOTATION & DEPTH CONTROL. PER-

FECT FIT! EASY TO INSTALL! DON YUNG

DISTRIBUTING, KIMBALL, NE., (308) 235-

2718

NE - 150 & 7100 DRILLS, FERT. BOXES,

BLACK HEAVY DUTY WHEELS, DBL HITCH,

TRANSPORTS & PARTS, (308) 995-5515

11111122 -- RROOTTAARRYY HHOOEE

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 30’ JD ROTARY HOE CALL FOR

DETAILS, (308) 882-4588

11111133 -- CCUULLTTIIVVAATTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

SD - 3-PT 8R FLAT FOLD, $1,500.00, (605)

386-2131

11111144 -- SSPPRRAAYYEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - CENTURY 500 GALLON PULL

BETWEEN, $400.00, (402) 787-2244

KS - ‘07 MILLER MD 1000, 90’ BOOM, CUM-

MINS & ALLISON, RAVEN GPS, 1500 HRS,

$95,000.00, (620) 865-2541

11111177 -- FFIIEELLDD CCUULLTTIIVVAATTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - CRUSTBUSTER 32’ SPRINGTOOTH

FIELD CONDITIONER, HARROW, $500.00,

(620) 865-2541

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

BAR, HEAVY DUTY HITCH & GAGE WHEELS.

CALL:, (402) 364-2592

11112200 -- FFEERRTTIILLIIZZEERR EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT


NE - YETTER 2995 COULTERS, (308) 282-

1330

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 1000 GALLON PROPANE TANK W/RUN-

NING GEAR, (402) 726-2488

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.

ASSURE CROP, SENECA, KS. SURE-

CROPFERTILIZERS. COM, (800) 635-4743

11113300 -- TTRRAACCTTOORRSS,,TTIILLLL.. OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, HOSES & PTO

PUMPS, (308) 587-2344

NE - ORTHMAN FLAT FOLD 8R30” TOOL-

BAR, $2,000.00, (308) 380-7161

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

11220011 -- EENNGGIINNEESS//MMOOTTOORRSS


NE - GOOD USED 25 OR 30 HP ELECTRIC

IRR. WELL MOTOR, (308) 624-2177

NE - 4 CYL CHEVY OR FORD IRRIGATION

MOTOR, (402) 726-2488

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 - CHEVY 350, (402) 726-2488

11220022 -- PPUUMMPPSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - C. C. W. 3X4 BERKELEY PUMP, PUMP

AVAILABLE. CALL:, (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

IA - WINCO PTO GENERATORS, CALL US FOR

PRICE BEFORE YOU BUY! HARVEY AT EDEN

SUPPLY 8AM - 10PM., (515) 679-4081

IA - WINCO GENERATORS, NEW 1PH 50KW

$4,750. KATO LIGHT NEW 1PH AND 3PH

WINPOWER USED 1PH $1,000. CALL WES

SEBETKA AT, (641) 990-1094

11220066 -- GGEEAARR HHEEAADDSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - AMARILLO GEARHEADS: 110HP 4:3

$700, 70 HP 4:5 $650, (308) 624-2177

NE - US MOTORS GEARHEADS-90HP 4:3

$450, 50HP 5:6 $650, 50HP 5:4 $600,

30HP 4:3 $300, 50HP 1:1 $800, (308) 624-

2177

NE - DERAN/RANDOLPH GEARHEAD 80HP

6:5 $700, PEERLESS GEARHEAD 2:3 $300,

(308) 624-2177

11220077 -- PPIIVVOOTTSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - PIVOT TRACK CLOSER, (402) 726-2488

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

“The Other CashCrop... Hunting Rights

Our hunters will pay top dollar to hunt your land.

Free infopacket &

quote866-309-1507

www.BaseCampLeasing.com

Hiniker 6000 8-RowCultivator. Field Ready!Fertilizer Attachments.

$8,000Mike: 970-580-0731

DISC ROLLING SOFT STEEL BLADES

..........AND.......... ABLE TO GRIND NONE ROLLABLE

HARD BORON BLADESCall Roy Eckdaul

Cell: 402-660-8298Or Leave Message: 402-377-2437

345 DU-AL LOADERIncludes: hay head, and push-off.

Fits: 686 IH or Farmall. Excellent condition.

Price is negotiable. Leave Message:605.342.3760 Rapid City, SD

1206

International Farmall Tractor

Fresh paint, fuel injectors,18/4 radial tires on back. No

cab. Completely restored.Very nice tractor.

$15,000.00

308-279-0399

2011 John Deere

468 Baler220 Bales. $29,500.

Laramie, WY307-399-9425

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, May 6th. The next Heartland Express will be printed on THURSDAY, May 16th.To run a classified ad in the Farm and Ranch, call 800-658-3191 and ask for Jodi

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, (308) 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

To place your classifiedad call Jodi

@ 800-658-3191 To place your classified ad call Jodi @

800-658-3191


11220088 -- TTRRAAVVEELLEERR SSYYSSTTEEMMSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11220099 -- PPUUMMPPSS WWIITTHH MMOOTTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 3/4 BERKELEY PUMP W/ PRIMING

VALVE ATTACHED TO 262 ALLIS W/ RADIA-

TOR ON CART. CALL:, (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.

TRENCHING AND INSTALLATION AVAILABLE.

CALL US FOR ALL YOUR GRAIN AUTOMA-

TION NEEDS., (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 - ‘82 GLEANER N6, 24’ HEADER CELL

580-525-1265, $4,500.00, (580) 361-2265

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

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

OK - TR85 NEW HOLLAND, 3208 CAT, 24’

HEADER CELL 580- 525-1265, $4,000.00,

(580) 361-2265

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

SD - NH 98C 12 ROW 30 CORN HEAD: HH,

HDP, KNEIGHT ROLLS, FIELD READY,

EXCELLENT CONDITION, $48,500 ASK FOR

JOEL AT, (605) 350-1138

KS - 2011 JD 630R HEADER, ONLY 1000

ACRES, SHEDDED & LIKE NEW, $27,000.00,

(620) 865-2541

OK - 1998 MACDON 960 30’, JD ADAPTOR,

$11,000.00, (580) 361-2265

11330055 -- WWAAGGOONNSS//GGRRAAVVIITTYY WWAAGGOONNSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - DEMCO 550 OR 650 GRAVITY WAGONS.

CALL, (712) 210-6587

11330066 -- GGRRAAIINN CCAARRTTSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - A&L 425 BUSHEL. ROLLOVER TARP,

540 PTO, (308) 436-4369

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

NE - BROCK BINS & GRAIN HANDLING

EQUIPMENT, EPS & BEHLEN BLDG SYS-

TEMS, BUCKLEY STEEL, AINSWORTH, NE,

(402) 387-0347

NE - 6000, 4000, 1000, 500 BUSHEL BINS

TO BE MOVED, (402) 726-2488

11333300 -- GGRRAAIINN HHAARRVVEESSTT OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - MIDWEST PNEUMATIC. BRANDT, CON-

VEYAIR, REM, VACBOSS, HANDLAIR. NEW,

RECOND, PTO OR ENG DRIVEN, PUMPS, AIR

LOCKS, PIPE, PARTS, SERVICE. 5 YR LOANS

W/ GREAT RATES. 40+ UNITS IN STOCK.

OUR HIGH VOLUME MEANS YOUR BEST

DEAL! WE DELIVER! MACEDONIA, IA, (800)

480-2487

NE - NEW ORTHMAN DRY BEAN CUTTERS,

(308) 995-5515

OK - ROTEX GRAIN CLEANER, HAS CORN

SCREENS RIGHT NOW, CELL 580-525-1265

OR, $4,000.00, (580) 361-2265

11333300 -- GGRRAAIINN HHAARRVVEESSTT OOTTHHEERR


IA - 24’ TO 42’ COMBINE HEAD MOVERS.,

(712) 210-6587

11440077 -- EELLEECCTTRRIICC MMOOTTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - COMPLETE LINE OF SHEAVES, BEAR-

INGS, DRIVES, & MOTORS, (402) 387-0347

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

NE - NEW VAL6 PORTABLE DIESEL RADIANT

HEATERS. DAYSTAR RADIANT HEATERS.

NEW WASTE OIL HEATERS W/TANKS. AG &

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT, (402) 893-4745

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

KS - ORTHMAN & BUCKEYE FRONT 3 PT

HITCHES, $1500 EACH., (620) 865-2541

IA - 6 ROW 30 BUFFALO CULTIVATOR WITH

GUIDANCE SYSTEM. CALL, (712) 210-6587

KS - JD 1800 DISPLAY, ONLY ONE YEAR OF

USE, LIKE NEW, $1,250.00, (620) 865-2541

11550011 -- AALLFFAALLFFAA HHAAYY


IA - QUALITY SML OR LG SQ ALFALFA OR

MIXED IN SEMI LOADS, (641) 658-2738

KS - WANT TO BUY: ALFALFA/GRASS

PICKED UP OR DELIVERED ROUND OR

LARGE SQUARE BALES. FOR MORE INFOR-

MATION CALL KEVIN MELVIN AT, (620) 546-

3507

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - ALFALFA, 4X4X8 BALES, DAIRY QUALI-

TY, SHEDDED & TARPED, HAMEL HAY CO

CELL 308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474

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

SQUARES. GOOD QUALITY HAY, (308) 882-

4588

NE - GRINDING QUALITY ALFALFA IN LG RD

BALES, HAMEL HAY CO CELL 308-962-

6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474

NE - HORSE QUALITY IN SM SQ BALES,

SHEDDED & TARPED HAMEL HAY CO CELL

308-962-6399 HOME, (308) 962-5474

11550011 -- AALLFFAALLFFAA HHAAYY


SD - HAY FOR SALE! ROUND BALES, MID-

SQUARE BALES. GRASS HAY OR ALFALFA.

CALL:, (605) 842-3125

SD - POWELL TRUCKING: HAY FOR SALE BY

THE SEMI LOADS! CALL KENNY AT 605-877-

0741 OR 719-469-4527 OR SUE AT 605-431-

6838 RAPID CITY SOUTH DAKOTA., (605)

877-0741

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

11550044 -- OOAATT//WWHHEEAATT//RRYYEE HHAAYY

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11550055 -- SSTTRRAAWW


IA - GOOD CLEAN, BRIGHT SM SQ IN SEMI

LOADS, (641) 658-2738

11550066 -- CCOORRNN

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - WHOLE PLANT IRRIGATED CORN WITH

GRAIN. RFV 141 TDN 70. 4, PROTEIN 6. 7,

NET WRAPPED 1300# BALES, APPROXI-

MATLY 80-100 BU PER/ACRE CORN.

$175.00 TON. LITCHFIELD NEBR. CALL:,

(308) 750-7829

11550099 -- SSOORRGGHHUUMM

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11551122 -- SSEEEEDD

FFOORR SSAALLEE

TX - FORAGE-TYPE TRITICALE SEED, CALL

GAYLAND WARD SEEDS, (800) 299-9273

IA - BUYER & SELLER OF PRAIRIE GRASS &

WILDFLOWER SEED, OSENBAUGH SEEDS,

LUCAS, IA., (800) 582-2788

KS - FOR SALE: HIGH QUALITY TRITICALE

SEED. CLEANED, 54LB TEST WEIGHT, 90’S

% GERMINATION. REASONABLE DELIVERY

FEE. DELIVER ANYWHERE BULK OR

BAGGED. CALL BROCK BAKER AT 316-249-

1907, (620) 983-2144

IA - CERTIFIED SHELBY 427 SEED OATS,

(712) 210-6587

11553300 -- HHAAYY && GGRRAAIINN OOTTHHEERR


NE - WANTED: FORAGE ACRES TO CUT. CUS-

TOMER SHARES. CALL:, (308) 627-3082

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - WWW. REPLACEMENTRAKEWHEELS.

COM, (712) 366-2114

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

11881100 -- MMAANNUURREE SSPPRREEAADDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

OK - 2008 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR. CAT,

18SP, ROTOMIX VERTICAL SPREADER 802-

19. 1337 ENGINE HOURS, 21, 853 MILES.

EXCELLENT CONDITION! FAMILY OWNED/

OPPERATED. WEDER FARMS: 580-735-2344

EVE. 508-735 -2751 OR CELL,, (580) 727-

5323

11881133 -- FFEEEEDDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BULK CAKE & GRAIN FEEDERS, (308)

587-2344

IA - 24’ HAY FEEDERS MEALS ON WHEELS.

SAVES HAY, SAVES TIME & SAVES MONEY!

CALL, (712) 210-6587

11881155 -- WWAATTEERREERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - BULL TOUGH BOTTOMLESS HEAVY

GAUGE STOCK TANKS, (402) 387-0347

MN - JUG LIVESTOCK WATERERS. THEJUG-

WATERER. COM, (320) 808-0471

11881199 -- WWIINNDDMMIILLLLSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - REBUILT AIR MOTORS OR REPAIRS,

(308) 587-2344

NE - MONITOR PUMP JACK-CHOICE OF GAS

OR ELECTRIC MOTOR, $650.00, (308) 436-

4369

11882200 -- LLIIVVEESSTTOOCCKK BBEEDDDDIINNGG

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - CORRUGATED WINDBREAK STEEL, 8

GAUGE THROUGH 20 GAUGE, (402) 387-

0347

11883300 -- LLIIVVEESSTTOOCCKK OOTTHHEERR


NE - 20’ BULL WHIP, (308) 587-2344

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - WE ARE YOUR W-W NORTHSTAR DEAL-

ER. EMERSON EQUIPMENT. WHITMAN, NE,

(308) 544-6421

GIANT RUBBERWATER TANKS

Tanks made fromused earth moving tires.

Sizes from 6 to 13 foot.Can be open topped or drinkerholes cut for frost-free winter

use. Full loads can be deliveredanywhere in the United States.

Guaranteed bestquality & lowest price.

Call 605/473-5356

Net Wrap, Twine, Covers,Hay Preservative, Silage

Wrap Preseason Sale $48" X 9,840' $185, 64" X7,000' $178, 64" X 10,000'$250, 20,000' 110 twine$18.95, 4,000' 350 knot$23.95, 50' X 100' Cover

$179, Silage Wrap $68.50,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

SORGHUMSUDAN GRASS

$42/50# BagOTHER TYPES OF FORAGE PRODUCTSALSO AVAILABLE. FROM RYE TO PEASAND SUDAN TO ROUNDUP ALFALFA.

“If it’s GREEN and GROWS, we probably can supply IT!”

Ask about early order/early pay discounts!Alan Koerperich

970-580-5438402-261-8725

[email protected]

All Types Hay For Sale:Grass, Alfalfa, Mix, CRP Hay, Etc.

We Do the Trucking.

717-377-9994Please Leave Message.

FOR SALEGrass or Alfalfa!

Delivery by semi-loadsCall Steve for more information308-325-5964

ALFALFA WANTED:Big squares or rounds.

Alfalfa & any grass wanted.Chris, PH-620-253-2661;

Toll Free-877-394-0890

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

FOR SALE!Automatic Grain Bin Fan Controller’s bySentry Pack. The easiest to opperate.

*Most reliable controller available. Valley Grain Managment

Ord, NE 308-730-0251

SOUTHWEST RAAFT CO.Rotating auto-Aligning Flotation Track• Reduces center-pivot irrg rut problems

• No tire slippage & digging• Works on all brands of sprinklers

Bob Gruner - [email protected]

www.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.com

HIGHEST QUALITY HAY, ALL @ THE LOWEST PRICES!• Alfalfa 4x4x8 Large squares, large rounds - excellent cow hay

• Alfalfa small squares - excellent horse hay• Alfalfa/Orchard small squares - excellent horse hay• Alfalfa/Grass Mix Large rounds - excellent cow hay

• Timothy/Orchard small squares, large rounds - excellent horse hay• Orchard Grass small squares - excellent horse hay

• Alfalfa/50-50 mix 5000 Large round Bales ( 2011 feeder cow hay)

• Triticale Large Squares 4x4x8• Peanut Hay big rounds

• Milo Rounds

Truck loads delivered to your location.

Call 855-808-9090

Ryan or Todd at 877-487-5724 ext 3 or 1

To Purchase Distillers Grains call

Located 3 1/2 miles east of Plainview, NE on Highway 20

To Sell Corn call

Husker Trading at 866-348-7537

WWASTE LESS HAASTE LESS HAYYHayMaster Nutrition

Injection Systems. Inc.www.haymastersystems.comPROTEIN MINERALS VITAMINS ENERGY

60 Day 100%Customer Satisfaction Guarantee On Every System Sold

“I’ve never seen cows eat hay like

this before. When it’s treated, I can’t even

tell where the bale was sitting after they finish

it.” Glenn Waller — Harrison, Ga

“It’s nice to buy a product that actually

does what you are told it will do. Using the HayMaster System helped to keep my

bottom line positive for my farm last year.”

Bill O’Connor — Azle, Texas

Improve ForagePalatability &

Increase Consumption

OLD HAY? POOR HAY?

Inject and Feed

Cut Down on Wasted HayThe Authorized Distributor for this product in the Southern United States

“Custom Milling also offers a complete line of feed and mineral products for cattle, goats, sheep, alpacas, and llamas.”

Warren ScofieldLake Preston, SD 605-633-1462 • [email protected]

Contact for dealer near you!


www.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.com

11883300 -- LLIIVVEESSTTOOCCKK OOTTHHEERR


KS - TIRE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS: WATER

TANKS, MINERAL FEEDERS, SILAGE COVER

WEIGHTS. WWW. GEETIRE. COM, (785)

231-8397

IA - 2-3, 000 GAL. CONE BOTTOM POLY

TANKS WITH STANDS. $1000 EACH, (712)

625-2311

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

11990022 -- FFEEEEDDEERRSS HHEEIIFFEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - HEREFORDS FOR SALE:SPRING

HEIFERS-SHOW PROSEPECTS BULLS,

HORNED AND POLLED, SPRING BRED DAVIS

HEREFORDS. MAPLE HILL, KS 785-256-

4643, (785) 256-4643

11990033 -- OOPPEENN HHEEIIFFEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - QUALITY REPLACEMENT CATTLE

LOCATORS - MAX HARGROVE, (816) 688-

7887

KS - 200 OPEN YRL HEIFERS @ 700/800

LBS, B & BW. **500 BRED, 2 YR. ANGUS

HEIFERS, CALVING FEB. 5 THRU MAY. BRED

TO QUALINITY ANGUS BULLS NOTED FOR

CALVING EASE. WWW. CLOVLANFARMS.

COM, (785) 418-2983

11990044 -- BBRREEDD HHEEIIFFEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

IA - 53 BLACK ANGUS WYOMING HEIFERS,

1100 LBS. , ULTRASOUNDED TO CALVE

MARCH 10-MARCH 30TH, (641) 658-2738

SD - 500 BLACK AND 100 RED FIRST CALVE

HEIFERS. CALVES AT SIDE. $1800. ALSO

500 BRED HEIFERS, CALVE IN APRIL AND

MAY.$1700. PLEASE CALL:, (605) 933-0279

11990066 -- BBRREEDD CCOOWWSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

11990088 -- CCOOWW CCAALLFF PPAAIIRRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

WY - DISPERSAL: 140 HEAD BLACK ANGUS

COWS. STARTED CALVING MARCH 5TH FOR

56 DAYS. 70 YEARS IN CATTLE BUSINESS.

CALL RICHARD AT:, (307) 736-2467

NE - 100 HD OF NE. SANDHILLS ANG HFR

PRS, HR, MOSTLY A. I. CALVES OUT OF

FINAL ANSWER SONS, 1000-1100# CALL AT,

(308) 880-0231

KS - 60-4 YR OLD PAIRS, ALL BLACK. 200-

3&4 YR OLD PAIRS, ALL BLACK. 80-3&4 YR

OLD BRED COWS, DUE IN MAY. VIDEO ON

WEB: WWW. CLOVLANFARMS. COM, (785)

418-2983


FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS, YEARLINGS

& 2 YR OLDS. SITZ UPWARD, CONNEALY

RIGHT ANSWER, WAR PARTY, SELECTIVE,

WMR TIMELESS, GAME ON, RITO REVENUE,

& CONNEALY 044062 BLOODLINES.

SCHULTE ANGUS RANCH, KEARNEY, NE.

CALL 308-708-1839 OR, (308) 236-0761



NE - ANGUS- BLACK SEMMENTAL AND

CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE! 2 YRS, 18

MONTHS, AND YEARLINGS. RECORDS

AVAILABLE, TOP QUALITY, REASONABLE.

CALL RICK WETOVICK, FULLERTON NE. :,

(308) 536-2901

NE - SMITH ANGUS 24TH ANNUAL PRIVATE

TREATY SALE. AT THE RANCH 25 MILES SE

OF BASSETT, NE. WE WILL BE OFFERING 60

PLUS YEARLINGS, 33 COMING 2’S, AND 15

SIM/ANGUS BULLS. 100% GUARANTEE THE

FIRST BREEDING SEASON! SMITHANGUS-

RANCH. NET, (402) 244-5440

NE - 2 YEAR OLD REGISTERED ANGUS

BULLS. MODERATE FRAME, EASY FLESH-

ING, CALVING EASE, GOOD DISPOSITION,

SEMEN TESTED, MANY GENERATIONS OF

OHLDE GENETICS. KEITH REED:, (402) 678-

2675





REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS:YEARLING AND TWO-YEAR-OLDS AVAILABLE,www.crookedcreekangus.com.Many will be suitable for heifers.

Crooked Creek Angus 785-332-6206, Saint Francis, KS

POLLED HEREFORD

BULLSBy Breed Leading Sires.

YEARLINGS and 2 YOs.Excellent quality and EPD’s, many

calving ease bulls. Guaranteed.

Linton Polled HEREFORDSMiller, Nebraska

(308) 293-5816lintonpolledherefords.com

PREMIUM PUREBREDCHAROLAIS BULLS &

COWS FOR SALE!Top bloodlines w/excellent selection @ affordable prices. Accurate BW,

WW, YW, pelvic measure, ultrasound & semen tested. Test results availableon 8 years of Gene Star DNA testing

for marbling, tenderness & feed efficiency, as well as performance test

results. Great disposition & halterbroke. These bulls are the home-

raised product of 44-years of progressive breeding success in theSonderup Charolais program. Also have bred females & cow/calf pairs

CONTACTSonderup Charolais Ranchc/o Mark & Ryan Sonderup

Fullerton, Nebraska308-5500486/cell

ROCKN H RANCHRegistered Angus Yearling,

Fall 2 Year oldBulls For Sale by Private Treaty

Balanced EPDs, by bred leading AI siresthat excel in calving ease and carcassmerit. Delivery Available. Semen test,

ultra sound measurement care available.Vaccinated & tested PI Neg.

Mayetta, KS

785-207-1232

SHORTHORN* BULLS *Bulls are quiet, but very aggressive

breeders. Reds or Roans.2012 Heifers also available.

Pick One or Trailer Load. Delivery available!!!Millvale ShorthornsRobert Miller Family

Breeding program stresses sound feet, legs, teats,

udders, growth & calving ease.

Call for a DVD!!! 800-807-6944Cell: 701-331-1153

Berta: 701-331-2403

FOR SALE40 Head Registered CHAROLAIS BULLS

Under Private Treaty.

Call: 307-532-1690

REGISTERED RED ANGUS

YEARLING BULLSTop Blood Lines, Medium to

Large Frames, Quiet Disposition,Tested & Guaranteed

MIKE’S RED ANGUSGeddes, S. Dakota

605.243.2202 • 605.680.0606

YEARLING ANGUS BULLS: Manywill work well on heifers. Bred for milkand growth. BUY NOW WE WILLDELIVER AFTER APRIL 1! Sons ofDenali, Connealy Right Answer, SitzUpward and other top sires!Buseman Angus, Call Joe 605-351-1535

Stratford Angus• (55) 20 Month Old Bulls •

• (35) 12-15 Month Old Bulls •• (100) 9-12 Mo. Old Bull Calves •

• $2,500 to $6,000 •• Calving Ease, Growth, Carcass & Maternal •

• Volume Discounts Start At 3 •• Full Guarantee •

[email protected]

• 620-546-1789 •

COMING SOONTo a pasture near you

2 Bar AngusBULLS • FEMALES • EMBRYOS • SEMEN

Private Treaty Bulls & FemalesFor Sale Year Around

Home of 2 Bar Twenty X #1 REA Bull2 Bar Entirety #3$B bull

1-877/2-Bar-ANG • 806-344-7444WWW.2BARANGUS.COM

For Sale or LeaseYoung Black bred cows, springcalving. 1st calf heifers, black

& 2 yr old black bull.George Holter970-566-5438

CATTLESHOP.COM

THEFall Calving Cows Available

Several Nice Sets of Angus CowsThe Simple Way to Buy & Market Cattle

The Cattle Shop helps buyers and sellers connect online

Visit www.TheCattleShop.com to learn moreIf you would like to speak to a Cattle Shop

Representative Contact Us at660-641-9945 or

[email protected]

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

EQUIPMENTFOR SALE

JD 568, 2011,6800bales .....$31000NH 513 Spreader...................$1950BJ Saddle tanks,fits 8000..........CallGlencoe Soil Finisher, 20'......$4500Dymax Tree Shear .................$6000IH 560, Diesel........................$5000JD 2020.................................$5250Post Augers for skidstr, NEW$1950JD 960 cultivator, 21' ............$3750Haybuster 256 + II.....................CallKrause 908 Disk, 25'. ................CallLaurier Bale Retriever............$6250Ford 641 Tractor........................CallJD 700 Rake, like R23 ...............CallBestway Field Pro III ...........$19000Bobcat 773G .......................$13500Gravity Wagons .........................CallNew EZ Haul Hay Trailers In Stock

BradWhiteEquipment.comBroken Bow, Nebr.

308-870-0206

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE POUNDSIN YOUR NEXT CALF CROP?

Our bulls have length, depth, moderate frame, calving ease & good disposition.Sires include:

These bulls are structurally sound with the commercial cattlemen in mind.Performance sheets & Ultrasound data available.Call Rod or Laramie Strand Platte, SDCall Rod or Laramie Strand Platte, SD

H-605.337.2328 • Rod’s Cell- 605.680.7628 • Laramie’s Cell-605-682-9016H-605.337.2328 • Rod’s Cell- 605.680.7628 • Laramie’s Cell-605-682-9016

LS 14 BW: 88Birth date: 2/24/20129/1/12 wt. : 852 lbs.

205 day: 940 lbs.1/1/13 wt. : 1375 lbs.ADG: 4.4 Rea. : 21.3

IMF : 4.7

FOR SALE AT PRIVATE TREATYFOR SALE AT PRIVATE TREATYBLACK SIM/ANGUSBLACK SIM/ANGUS& BALANCER BULLS& BALANCER BULLS

Sire: Basic Instinct*this is an example of the bulls we have on our ranch*

RICK NEMETH200 18 Mo. Old Registered Angus Bulls for Sale on Farm

75% of Bulls Are AI Sired60 Bulls are ET Calves

LOCATION: 13 miles northeast of Atwood, KS

EPD's BW WW MILK YW

SITZ TRAVELER 8180G D A R TRAVELER 71

SAVGRAND PRIX

•Free Delivery & Boardingfor both weaning and

yearling weights.2.3 58 103 average EPD’s on Nemeth sale bulls.2.6 36 18 66 EPD’s for current sires of the Angus breed.

SITZ TRAVLER 8180

BOYD NEW DAY 8005

EPD's

EPD's BW WW MILK YW

NICHOLS LULA N77

NICHOLS COMMITMENT K111

NICHOLS BUSHWACKER K161

BW WW MILK YW

FINAL ANSWER

NICHOLSSTOUT

Blair Bros.AngusPrivate Treaty Bull Sale

Blair Bros. Angus

www.blairbrosangus.com

Ed Blair - Rich Blair - Chad Blair - Britton BlairSturgis, SD

GAR Predestined

GAR Premium Beef

Offering 400 YearlingsSons of these breed leading proven Sires:

Ask about our calf buy-back program with major feedyards

GAR New Design 5050GAR US Premium Beef

B/R New Day 454ALC Big Eye D09N

GAR PredestinedHoover Dam

Rito 7065WHS Limelight

The Commercial Cowmen’s Value Added Leader

Growth genetics are easy to find...but few breeders

create value!

Customer marketing program

Breeder genetics at commercial prices

Stacked pedigrees ofproven bulls

Our bulls have bred in carcass genetics

Customers can use our reputation and contacts in

the feeding industryadded value to your replacement heifers

U.S. Premium Beef

PRIVATE TREATYRegistered & Commercial Angus Bulls

Yearlings & 2-Year Olds Available w/DeliveryBlood Lines Include

• Net Worth • New Design • Freedom • ContractorBulls are Reasonable Priced & Ready to Go to Work!

Mr. K Angus308-548-8232 or 308-548-2860

Clarks, Nebraska • Call or Stop by Anytime!

www.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.com




KS - HEREFORDS FOR SALE: BULLS,

HORNED AND PULLED. DAVIS HEREFORDS,

MAPLEHILL, KS, (785) 256-4643

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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

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SD - STAINLESS STEEL DRY, WET/DRY PIG

FEEDERS. WEAN/ FINISH, 50”, 60”, 70” PIG

CRATES. G/STALLS, DOUBLE LL 250HD

PORTABLE NURSERY, CAST-IRON CENTER

FLOORS 5X7’, TRIBAR FLOORS SS NURSERY

GATES, FEEDERS. CALL MIKE AT:, (605)

251-1133

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KS - DORPER AND WHITE DORPER SHEEP,

EXPOSED EWES FOR, (785) 827-1722

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NE - MORGAN STALLION STANDING AT

STUD, (308) 587-2344

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FFOORR SSAALLEE

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FFOORR SSAALLEE

SD - MITCHELL LIVESTOCK HORSE SALE,

MITCHELL, SD. , MAY 17TH TACK:

HORSES: OPEN CONSIGNED HORSES FOL-

LOWED BY LOOSE HORSES. WWW.

MITCHELLLIVESTOCKHORSESALE. COM

HIGH DEMAND FOR ALL CLASSES OF HORS-

ES!, (605) 759-5478

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WY - GOOD QUALITY BLUE HEELER AUS-

TRALIAN CATTLE DOGS: BRED IN MICHI-

GAN. BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER HAD! PUPS

WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A REGULAR BASIS.

$300.00., (307) 272-1915

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CCOONNTT’’DD

SD - HARVEST HELP WANTED: TRUCK DRI-

VER, COMBINE OR TRACTOR OPERATOR,

PETERBUILT TRUCKS, JD COMBINES, GOOD

PAY, MAURER HARVESTING AND TRUCKING.

KOREY, CELL:, (605) 380-0002

22550022 -- CCUUSSTTOOMM WWOORRKK//SSEERRVVIICCEESS

IA - WANTED DAMAGED CORN AND WHEAT

AND ALPHA TOX CORN! PAY PREMIUM DOL-

LAR WITH VACS IN TRUCKS. CALL CODY

402-350-8187 OR WES 402-250-4185, (402)

350-8187

KS - CORN, MILO, WHEAT HARVESTING

WANTED. TWO JD MACHINES & SUPPORT-

ING TRUCKS., (785) 567-8515

SD - SPREAD IT, LLC-CUSTOM FEEDLOT

CLEANING & MANURE HAULING. BOOK

EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. CALL DAN

TOLL FREE AT 877-271-9430 OR, (605) 940-

3275

SD - SHEEP SHEARING CREW AVAILABLE

NOW!!!! ASK FOR ROY AT, (605) 380-8768


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NE - ALL STEEL FEEDLOT FENCING. STEEL

FEED BUNKS. PORTABLE CALVING SHEDS,

PIVOT BRIDGES. FREE ESTIMATES AND WE

TRAVEL. MEISTER WELDING. CALL:, (402)

367-2479

KS - SILAGE CUTTING AND HAULING: JOHN

DEERE 7750, 8 ROW AND P/U HEAD, TAN-

DUM TRUCKS. CORY VANDERVEEN, PRAIRIE

VIEW KANSAS. CALL:785-973-2320 OR

CELL:, (785) 543-7899

CAW FENCINGWIRE, PIPE,

WOOD & VINYLServing Western US.(970) 396-8729

GGaassppeerr TTrraannssppoorrttaattiioonn LLLLCC ffoorr aallll yyoouurr oovveerrssiizzee hheeaavvyy hhaauull nneeeeddss..

“Connecting Farmers Coast to Coast”

CCoonnttaacctt uuss ffoorr aa qquuoottee ttoo mmoovvee yyoouurr eeqquuiippmmeenntt

440022--667788--33440000 wwwwww..ttrraaccttoorrttrruucckkeerrss..ccoomm

oorr ssaannddyy@@ttrraaccttoorrttrruucckkeerrss..ccoomm..

Custom bailing, raking, shredding, & hauling of corn

stalks and hay!Custom silage cutting

We rake for downed corn. Have 4 balers & 19 wheel Roush rake.

Also do hauling with side dump trailer.Custom Manure Spreading.

Matt Musil308-380-8972 • Ravenna NE

LOOKING FOR

WHEAT TO

HARVEST

IN MIDWEST

JD rotary combines with all supporting equipment.

No job too big or small.

580-541-7926

SCRAP METAL CLEANUPCALL FOR PRICES.

Call Dave: 605-520-6341Call Telly: 605-520-0236

www.loadsearch.net

- WANTED -Diesel Mechanic

Truck & trailer experience. Clean class A CDL.

Opportunity for leadership abilities.308-340-8401

Job Openingon Western Nebraska Cattle Ranch

Cow/calf/yearling. Use horses and 4-wheelers. Routine ranch work includes:

calving, haying, fencing, general maintenance, mechanical skills a plus.Livestock experience plus++. House

furnished with extras. References please.

Huffman RanchWhitman, NE

Gabe: [email protected]

Zoe Ann: [email protected]

Wheat Harvest Help Wantedfrom Montana to Texas. 3 CDL Truck

Drivers; 2 Combine Operators. Amber Waves Harvesting

Malta, MT

Call for info: 717-377-9994

Combine Operators & Truck DriversNeeded for the 2013 Harvest Season

If you can take pride in doing a job well doneand make a commitment to doing your best,

call Gary Frank Harvesting Scott City, KS

Cell 620-874-1295 Home 620-872-5704www.garyfrankharvesting.com • [email protected]

SAINT BERNARD/GREAT PYRENEES

* PUPPIES * 4 mo old 2 males/2 females

$150/EachMake great guard dogs and family companions.

Also have......14 YO Draft Mare

Amish-broke...3 YO Percheron Filly

...Draft-size team harness and 4-cart

402-925-2755Atkinson, Nebraska

Border Collies For Sale(4) 8 week old puppies: 3 males, 1 female.

(2) 1 year olds: 1 female, 1 male.Tri-colors, working bloodlines, rough coats,

ABCA Reg., shots & wormings.785-201-2866

Border Collies For Sale1-3 year old female1-7 year old femaleWorking bloodlines.Call for information: 785-787-3534

CATALOG HORSE SALESaturday, May 11

1:00 pm Sharp!Central Livestock South Hutchinson

$50 catalog fee, 8% commission,NO pass out fee.

Catalog deadline May 4th Fax catalog info to 620-662-3390

Tack Sale 10:00 AMOpen Horse Sale Following Catalog Sale

Contact:Randy Smith 620-200-7971

or SALE BARN 620-662-3371

Learn Equine Therapeutic Massage*First Session

Maintaining your Performance HorseApril 26-28, 2013

*Second Session - Into the SpiritJune 28-30, 2013

Both sessions required to receive certificate.Bring your horses. Books, manuals, acupressure

charts, two meals per day are included.Location: Kearney, Nebraska

Instructors: Jan Scott, CEMT and Barb Page, CEMT

www.sporthorsemassage.comPre-registration required.

Contacts: Cher Scoville 308-708-1127or Megan Lange 308-627-5465

Colts StartedColts started on cattleHorse breaking and trainingProblem solvedCutting and reined cow horsesRanch horsesRanch rope workArena workThousands acres to ride out onClinics and lessons

660055--443300--00552299

Durocs, Yorks, Hamps& Cross Breed Boars

& females availableBoar Goats, Show Weathers &Breeding, Does also available

Nelson Bros. 605-267-2741 or 605-661-7855

Nebraska Brand

Left Hip and Ribs. Electric Iron$1,500

308.783.1828

JJ

COLORADO BRAND2 IRONS - NICE IMAGE!COMES with FIRE IRON.

In the same family since 1940.

Offered for Sale at: $6,000.00/OBOPlease call Jerry

719.784.6054leave message, if no answer.

BUFFALO WANTEDAll classes, any quantity

402-694-9353

Let Us Start Your Grass Cattle.Preconditioning & growing. We have

the experience, background and facilities to handle highly stress calves.

Jerry Doornbos, DVM, Scott City, Kansas

(O) 620-872-5150 • (C) 620-874-0949

CANNONBALL CATTLE Co.,Custom Preconditioning and

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

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

Scott City, Kansas.

Taking in all classes of cattle for Sping/Summer

& beyound grazing/feeding. Including cow/calf pairs, bredcows & fall breeding stock.

AI & calving facilities available.Reasonable Rates

References Available605-520-3182

DS Cattle Co.Starkville, Mississippi

David Sanders

662-418-0333We see 5000 sale barn calves a day.

We buy your cattle in one day, and ship your

cattle the next day guaranteed!

www.dscattle.comHave own trucks, will travel.

REGISTERED RED ANGUSbulls for sale. Bred for calvingease growth, low maintenanceenergy, and strong maternaltraits. Performance tested,

semen tested, and ultrasoundedfor carcass data.

Please contact us for a catalog.Mud Creek Reds LLC

712-470-2992

S SOutback Feeders, Inc.Currently Accepting Grass Calves,

Cows & Fall CalvesLocated in a area where there

is a good quantityof roughage & grains!

• Starting Backgrounding & Finishing Available.• Have Several Marketing Options Available.• Feed & Cattle Financing AvailableContact us for all your Cattle Feeding Needs!

Joe W. Strnad Bryan Brown785.527.0164 785.527.1165

Registered SimAngus BullsFOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

Darr Bull Test Facility • Lexington, NebraskaSires Represented:

• SAV Final Answer 0035 • SAV Pioneer 7301• Hooks Shear Force 38K • GW Presdestined 701T• WS Beef Maker R13 • LIC Mission Statement P27

For performance information, Contact:

Sid Anderson 307-680-5908 • [email protected]

ALL BREEDS

CONSIGNMENT

HORSE SALE

Saturday, May 11, 2013Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange

in Dickinson, NDSale: 12 pm MDT

Ranch Horse Competition- 7 am MDTFor Catalog or more info:

Joe: 701-230-3044or John: [email protected]

www.doublejhorsesales.com

VLACH CONTRUCTION INC.Earth work of all types.

“We now install drainage tile up to 12 inches”Rick Vlach

308-245-4165 Home • 308-219-0072 CellSteve Kriewald

308-219-0454 CellScotia, Nebr.

www.myfarmandranch.comwww.myfarmandranch.com




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NE - HD COIL SPRINGS FOR 1971 3/4 TON

CHEVY PICKUP, END GATE FOR 1980 GMC

3/4 TON, (308) 587-2344

KS - GOOD FACTORY BED FOR ‘73-’79 FORD

PICKUP, NO RUST THROUGH, (620) 865-2541

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - THIRD SEAT FOR 95-99 SUBURBAN,

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


FFOORR SSAALLEE

SD - 1952 IH L160 TRUCK, 16’ COMBINA-

TION GRAIN & STOCK BOX & HOIST, GOOD

CONDITION. $2000, (605) 386-2131



MO - CHEVY C65 10 WHEELER, 18’ BED,

ROLLOVER TARP, 5+2 SPEED, RUNS GOOD,

$7,000.00, (660) 548-3804

MO - FREIGHTLINER FL70, 8. 3 CUMMINS

ENGINE, ALLISON AUTOMATIC, RUNS

GREAT, VERY GOOD CONDITION, (660) 548-

3804

MT - 1990 FREIGHTLINER DAY CAB: RECENT

OVER HAUL, NEW BRAKES, NEW CLUTCH

KIT, NEW FRONT TIRES, 85% DRIVE TIRES,

60 SERIES MOTOR, 475 H/P, 10 ALCO

WHEELS, $16,500 O/B/O. CALL FOR

DETAILS,, (406) 660-0540



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FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - GOOSENECK 350 BUSHEL, DUAL HOP-

PER, TANDEM DUAL, ROLL TARP, EXCEL-

LENT, $6,500.00, (620) 865-2541

22660055 -- SSTTOOCCKK TTRRAAIILLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - ALUMINUM STOCK TRLR. ‘95 BARRETT,

8X28’. NEW TIRES, POWER JACK. HOLDS 16

BIG COWS. EXCELLENT SHAPE. $15,000.

VIDEO ON WEB:

WWW.CLOVLANFARMS.COM, (785) 418-

2983

22660066 -- HHOORRSSEE TTRRAAIILLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

22660077 -- UUTTIILLIITTYY TTRRAAIILLEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - INTERSTATE 6’ X 12’ ENCLOSED CARGO

TRAILER, HAS INTERIOR CABINETS &

SHELVING, $2,750.00, (785) 871-0711

22661111 -- MMOOTTOORRCCYYCCLLEE

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 2005 HONDA VTXR1300, 6600 MILES,

$7000 OBO, (402) 726-2488

22661133 -- MMOOBBIILLEE HHOOMMEESS && RRVV’’SS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - 1977 CHEVY MOTOR HOME, $3,950.00,

(785) 871-0711

22661155 -- AAIIRRPPLLAANNEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - MONI MOTOR GLIDER AND TRAILER,

LOW HOURS, (402) 364-2592

22661166 -- TTIIRREESS


NE - HOT PATCH VULCANIZING PATCHES,

(308) 587-2344

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

587-2344

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

2015

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - 15” SPLIT RIMS, 8 HOLE, 750

MUD/SNOW, (308) 587-2344

NE - RIM-GARD, NON CORROSIVE, TIRE BAL-

LAST, TUBE OR TUBELESS TIRES, (308)

587-2344

NE - (2) 320 X 90R54 WITH 10 BOLT WAF-

FLE RIMS, $2,500.00, (308) 380-7161

22661188 -- SSEEMMII TTRRAACCTTOORRSS//TTRRAAIILLEERRSS


IA - LATE MODEL TRLRS & TRUCKS WITH

LIGHT DAMAGE OR IN NEED OF ENGINE

REPAIRS, (641) 658-2738

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - 1974 UTILITY CHASSIS W/2-350 BU.

GRAVITY BOXES, HYD AUGERS, ETC.,

$9,500.00, (620) 865-2541

NE - 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD120, N14 CUM-

MINS, 9 SP, GOOD TIRES & BRAKES, A/C, &

SLIDING 5TH WHEEL, (308) 380-7161

OK - 2014 BOURBON 36’, DOUBLE HOPPER

BOTTOM, (580) 361-2265

22663300 -- TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTTAATTIIOONN OOTTHHEERR

FFOORR SSAALLEE

22880022 -- DDOOZZEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

22880033 -- DDIIRRTT SSCCRRAAPPEERRSS


MO - WE BUY & TRADE USED HYDRAULIC

EJECTION SCRAPERS, (660) 548-3804

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MO - NEW & USED SCRAPERS- EJECTION &

DUMP, ANY SIZE, (660) 548-3804

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

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,

VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE, TIRES &

PARTS. CONTACT STEVE, WWW.

STEVEVOIGHTMAN. COM. CELL 701-680-

8015 OR BUS., (701) 742-2182

KS - 6 YD PULL TYPE FORCED EJECTION,

$2,950.00, (785) 871-0711

MO - LEON HYDRAULIC EJECT 1450 WITH

EXTENSIONS, NEW TIRES & PAINT, (660)

548-3804

22880066 -- CCRRAANNEESS && DDRRAAGGLLIINNEESS

FFOORR RREENNTT

NE - 28 TON NATIONAL CRANE, 152 FT.

REACH, (402) 387-0347

22882222 -- SSKKIIDD SSTTEEEERR LLOOAADDEERRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

KS - BOBCAT 963, $20,000.00, (785) 871-

0711

22882244 -- MMAATTEERRIIAALL HHAANNDDLLIINNGG EEQQMMTT

FFOORR SSAALLEE

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

TIRES & NEW FORKS, (402) 678-2277

OK - PETTIBONE, 30’ LIFT CELL 580-525-

1265, $3,500.00, (580) 361-2265

22882277 -- BBUUIILLDDIINNGG SSUUPPPPLLIIEESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MN - THE BEST RADIANT FLOOR HEAT

WATER TUBING. CALL TODAY FOR A FREE

ESTIMATE ON A COMPLETE SYSTEM. VOL-

UME DISCOUNTS, FACTORY OUTLET

PRICES. COMPARE & SAVE! GUARANTEED

LOWEST PRICES. WWW. MIKESHEATING.

COM & CALL, (800) 446-4043

33000022 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE TTRRAACCTTOORRSS


SD - MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE ANY OLDER

MM, (605) 386-2131

33000022 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE TTRRAACCTTOORRSS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

MN - ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTORS!

BIEWER’S TRACTOR & MACH. SALV. SPE-

CIALIZES IN 1920-85 TRACTOR PARTS. FREE

NATIONWIDE LOCATING. BARNESVILLE, MN.

SEARCH PARTS & SEE OVER 300 ANTIQUE

TRACTORS PICTURED AT SALVAGETRAC-

TORS. COM, (218) 493-4696

NE - TRACTOR PARTS FOR SALE. NEW

AFTERMARKET PARTS FOR MOST MAKES

OF TRACTORS. FRONT END PARTS, 3 PT

HITCH PARTS, RADIATORS, SEATS, STEER-

ING WHEELS, BATTERY BOXES, PTO PARTS,

DRAWBARS, WATER PUMPS, DECALS &

MORE. CLASSIC AG, AINSWORTH, NE.,

(800) 286-2171

33000033 -- AANNTTIIQQUUEE VVEEHHIICCLLEESS


SD - IH 6 SPEED SPECIAL TRUCK, (605)

386-2131

SD - OLDER JEEPS, CJ 2A, 1948 OR OLDER,

ALSO MILITARY, (605) 386-2131

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FFOORR SSAALLEE

SD - FOREVER POST 4”X7’POINTED, 5”X8’

FLAT. PLASIC FENCE POST CAN BE NAILED,

STAPLED, SCREWED. WON’T ROT. 39

POSTS PER BUNDLE. 4 BUNDLE DISCOUNTS

$12 TO $16 EACH. STEEL STORAGE CON-

TAINERS 8’X20’, 8’X40’ $2500. TO $4500

EACH. WE DELIVER., HAENSEL DISTRIBUT-

ING. I90 EXIT 387 HARTFORD SD. CALL

CLINT AT 605-310-6653 OR JOHN AT, (605)

351-5760

33001166 -- BBUUIILLDDIINNGGSS && SSTTRRUUCCTTUURREESS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

NE - HIGH DENSITY FOAM BOARD INSULA-

TION. $18.56 PER SHEET - 4’ X 8’ X 2”

THICK. ELIMINATE FROST HEAVING IN CON-

CRETE. PERFECT FOR IN-FLOOR HEATING

APPLICATIONS. CALL LITEFORM AT, (800)

551-3313

MO - FARM BUILDING SALE! SAVE THOU-

SANDS ON BARNS, IMPLEMENT SHEDS,

SHOPS AND GARAGES. FACEBOOK: PERKA

BUILDINGS OR CALL, (800) 467-3752

LODGEPOLE PRODUCTS307-742-6992 SERVING

AGRI-BUSINESS SINCE 1975!!Treated posts, corral poles,

buck and rail, western rail, fencestays, rough sawn lumber, bedding.

SEE US at www.lodgepoleproducts.comand click our “Picking A Fence Post”

tab to see why folks choose our posts!!

Dependable, affordable, deep pressure-treated

wood posts.All lengths and sizes. Also....

treated or non-treated lumber. Beaver Creek Post

& Lumber Company Call day or night. 605-660-3393

Gas & Hydraulic Wire Winders!

Hotwood’sGrand Island, Nebraska

877-407-8645www.hotwoods.com

STRUCTURAL PIPE Excellent Condition Overstock Price

2 3/8 @ $32.00 per jointALL SIZES AVAILABLE

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(3) 2006 IH 9400, red, day cab, Cat 435hp,10spd...................................................$27,5001994 freightliner daycab detroit,13.$12,000.002000 freightliner daycab detroit , 10 spd ............................................$15,000.002003 peterbilt daycab overhauled , 10 spd ..............................................36,000.001993 Freightliner FLD-120 detroit, 9 spd.......................................................$12,000.00(2) 1999 KW T-800 daycabs detroit, 10 spd.......................................................$24,000.002004 Freightliner classic daycab, detroit, 10spd pusher axle ..............................$29,500.001986 Fruehauf flatbed 45’ closed tandem..............................................$7,500.002000 transcraft flatbed 48’ combo ...$9,500.00

FOR RENT43’ Wilson w/Ag Hoppers, 53’ dry

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TRUMP TRUCKS2002 International 4800, 4x4, DT466,225 hp, 6 sp, Fabco high/low Transfercase. Stock #12136. $21,500.001999 International 4700, DT466, 210hp, 3560 Allison auto, 12,00 front axle,21,000 rear axle w/locker. 96,000 miles,very nice. Stock #13002. $18,500.002007 Freightliner M-2, 250 hp, Cat 9sp, 12,000 front axle, 36,000 4 springrear. Stock #12100. $32,500.00.2009 International Prostar ISX, 450 hpcummins, 10sp, 12,000 front axle,40,000 Airride rears, 173” wheel base.Stock #13009. $37,500.00.

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